Regional Director of Operations - RDO 26-04242

Job Title: Regional Director of Operations

Location: Modesto, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible/Fluid Schedule based on operational needs

Compensation

• Traveler Pay: $65–70/hr ($2,437 – $2,625 weekly) based on experience
• Local Pay: $60–63/hr ($2,250 – $2,362 weekly) based on experience

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Regional Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple healthcare operational functions within the region. This role is responsible for overseeing Sterile Processing, Transportation, and Facilities operations while driving regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-site leadership experience, operational strategy expertise, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in complex healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

Regional Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership oversight across regional operational functions including Sterile Processing, Transportation, and Facilities
• Lead and develop site-level Directors, Managers, and Coordinators across multiple departments
• Establish operational priorities, performance goals, and standardized procedures
• Align regional operations with organizational strategy and growth initiatives
• Promote operational integration and collaboration across departments and facilities

Operations & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with AAMI, CDC, CMS, DOT, OSHA, and accreditation standards across all regional sites
• Oversee audit readiness, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities
• Standardize workflows, documentation practices, and operational procedures
• Monitor operational performance trends and proactively address risks or deficiencies

Leadership Development & Talent Management

• Mentor and coach operational leaders across all functional areas
• Build leadership pipelines and succession plans in partnership with Human Resources and Talent teams
• Drive accountability, performance management, and leadership development initiatives
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of key operational leadership staff

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee regional metrics related to quality, turnaround times, throughput, and service reliability
• Lead root-cause analyses and corrective action planning across departments
• Identify, implement, and scale operational best practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and operational outcomes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with clinical teams, healthcare systems, and operational stakeholders to ensure service excellence
• Align operational services with customer expectations and contractual service levels
• Collaborate with internal Operations, Logistics, and Facilities leadership teams to support system-wide initiatives
• Represent regional operations in executive meetings, strategic planning, and growth discussions

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• CRCST certification or equivalent sterile processing certification strongly preferred

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years of operational leadership experience required
• Minimum 5 years of multi-site leadership experience required
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple operational functions including SPD, logistics, facilities, or similar healthcare operations
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards and operational compliance requirements

Required Skills

• Proven leadership and team development abilities
• Strong operational strategy and performance improvement experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead complex, high-growth, multi-site operations
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, logistics, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and clinical partners

For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.