CRCST Certified - Regional Director of Operations - RDOO 0604 AP#03

Job Title: CRCST Certified - Regional Director of Operations

Assignment Duration (14 Weeks)

Location: Elmhurst, IL, 60126

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days/week (8-hour shifts)
• Standard business hours

Position Overview:

The Regional Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing and optimizing multi-site operations across the region, including Sterile Processing, Transportation, and Facilities. This leadership role focuses on driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, team development, and continuous improvement while aligning regional performance with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership & Strategy:

• Provide strategic oversight for all operational functions across the region
• Lead and develop site-level Directors, Managers, and Coordinators
• Establish performance goals, operating standards, and regional priorities
• Align operations with company strategy and growth initiatives
• Drive integration across departments to ensure efficient execution

Operations & Compliance Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with AAMI, CDC, CMS, DOT, OSHA, and accreditation standards
• Oversee audit readiness and regulatory inspections across all sites
• Standardize workflows, documentation, and operational processes
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively mitigate risks

Leadership Development & Talent Management:

• Mentor and coach leadership teams across multiple functions
• Build succession plans and leadership pipelines in partnership with HR
• Drive accountability and performance management frameworks
• Support hiring and onboarding of key leadership roles

Quality, Throughput & Continuous Improvement:

• Own regional KPIs including quality, turnaround time, and service delivery
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Identify and scale best practices across sites
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and outcomes

Cross-Functional & Partner Collaboration:

• Collaborate with clinical partners and health systems
• Align operations with service-level agreements and customer expectations
• Partner with internal teams across Operations, Logistics, and Facilities
• Represent the region in executive-level planning and growth discussions

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards and compliance frameworks
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-site operations
• Ability to develop leaders and drive performance through teams
• Experience in high-growth or complex operational environments
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

Education & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of operational experience
• Minimum 5+ years in multi-site leadership roles
• Experience across Sterile Processing, Logistics, Facilities, or related functions
• CRCST certification or equivalent strongly preferred

For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided, and your salary will be discussed upfront.