Regional SPD Director - 24/7 Operations Leader

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem seeks a Director of Sterile Processing to oversee SPD leadership across Wake Market locations, ensuring operational performance and quality across decontamination, sterilization, and inventory management. You will recruit and develop SPD Managers, engage with senior leadership, surgeons, and clinical staff, and drive 24/7 leadership presence across sites.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a Sterile Processing Certification within one year,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Sterile Processing Certification required within one year of hire.
• Minimum of three years' hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees SPD leadership across Wake Market locations, ensuring operational performance and quality.
• Manages the spectrum of SPD activities including decontamination, sterilization, distribution, and inventory.
• Recruit, hire, and lead SPD Managers; provide site leadership and foster continuous improvement.
• Present information to senior leadership, physicians, and staff in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Perioperative Leadership on major project initiatives.
• Recommend policy changes to meet regulatory standards (CMS, TJC, AAMI, AORN, APIC).
• Monitor inventory and optimize tray configurations and instrumentation inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Staff development

Decision making

Problem solving

Interdepartmental collaboration

Coaching

Planning

Clinical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem seeks a Director of Sterile Processing to oversee SPD leadership across Wake Market locations, ensuring operational performance and quality across decontamination, sterilization, and inventory management. You will recruit and develop SPD Managers, engage with senior leadership, surgeons, and clinical staff, and drive 24/7 leadership presence across sites.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a Sterile Processing Certification within one year,