Director, High-Level Disinfection & Sterilization (Onsite)

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Director of Sterile Processing and High Level Disinfection (HLD) Operations to lead enterprise-wide HLD and sterilization programs. This senior role collaborates with executive leadership to ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across multiple clinical locations.

Ideal candidates will have extensive expertise in HLD, sterilization, infection prevention standards, accreditation readiness, and

Qualifications

• Eight years managerial experience in a clinical setting, including leadership in HLD/sterilization.
• Experience aligning sterile processing with infection prevention standards and Joint Commission readiness.
• Mastery of regulatory requirements for HLD/sterilization and accreditation processes.
• Proven ability to develop education programs and workforce development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide High Level Disinfection and Sterilization operations across all locations.
• Ensure Joint Commission readiness and regulatory compliance across SPD/HLD.
• Develop and implement institutional HLD/sterilization processes and procedures.
• Partner with Infection Control, EH&S, and operations to establish best practices.
• Oversee education, staffing pathways, and career progression in SPD/HLD.
• Attend space and equipment planning meetings and ensure resource adequacy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or healthcare discipline

Master's Degree in Healthcare discipline

CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

CERT ER - Endoscope Reprocessor

CBSPD CSPDT - Sterile Processing Certification

NBSTSA CST - Surgical Technologist

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Director of Sterile Processing and High Level Disinfection (HLD) Operations to lead enterprise-wide HLD and sterilization programs. This senior role collaborates with executive leadership to ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across multiple clinical locations.

Ideal candidates will have extensive expertise in HLD, sterilization, infection prevention standards, accreditation readiness, and