Director of Sterile Processing

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a(an) Director of Sterile Processing for our St. David's Medical Center team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Director of Sterile Processing role today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Support Services accepts overall responsibility for providing financial information for all surgical specialties. The Director of Support Services will proactively keep AVP of Surgical Services apprised of any deviations from budget or prior year and/or opportunities to exceed operational and financial expectations to ensure the department(s) are managed effectively and efficiently. This includes providing reports on expenses and revenue by service line and payer mix as well as equipment and instrument spend for all departments that fall under Surgical Services. The Director of Support Services is knowledgeable regarding service line equipment and instruments which are out for repair or need replacement. The Director of Support Services understands the process of scheduling and insures CPT codes are used appropriately. The Director of support Services understand the Charge/ Revenue process and works closely with Supply Chain to insure charge codes are set up properly. The Director of Support Services serves as a role model to other staff by demonstrating positive guest relations, effective communication skills, excellent work ethics, and superior leadership skills. The Director of Support Services acts as a liaison for the department of surgery to meet the needs of St. David’s Medical Center clinical departments, and physicians. The Director of Support Services maintains positive relationships with Surgical Services staff and helps facilitate any needs that they may have with regard to hospital operations. The Director of Support Services organizes necessary information regarding changes in the Surgical Services department this will include new contracts and equipment. The Director Of Support Services is responsible for ongoing communication to ensure the highest possible surgeon satisfaction. The Director of Support Services acts as a resource for our vendors and ensures all vendors entering the surgical services department are appropriately credentialed. 

• You will demonstrate an effective working knowledge of equipment used in the work area. 
• You will demonstrate effective guest relations with internal and external customers. 
• You will demonstrate knowledge of Meditech and general computer skills. 
• You will maintain confidentiality regarding patient information. 
• You will demonstrate an understanding of safety initiatives through strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures. 
• You will work autonomously 
• You will set priorities and make independent decisions of a complex nature. 
• You will participate in preparing and administering the department budget. 
• You will demonstrate effective record-keeping. 
• You will maintain corporate ethics and compliance expectations. 
• You will have various working hours as needed to ensure the effective operation of the unit. 
• You will be capable of performing without direct supervision. 
• You will participate in monitoring contracts and ensuring contract compliance. 
• You will adhere to the company’s affirmative action and equal employment opportunity 

What qualifications you will need: 

• 1-3 years of experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree- Finance, Biology, Business Central Sterile Certification- required upon hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date) 
• BLS- required upon hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date)

St. David’s Medical Center , part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin , and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital . Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a(an) Director of Sterile Processing. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.