EZEKIEL FRADY
Asheville,North Carolina
Summary
Healthcare leader with over 15 years of diverse experience across academic medical centers, level 1 trauma facilities, community hospitals, and county hospitals. Successfully oversaw both union and nonunion staff, driving process improvements and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record of optimizing departmental operations, achieving cost savings, and enhancing supply chain effectiveness through strategic initiatives such as optimizing par levels, reducing on-hand inventory, and streamlining case cart processes. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence, staff development, and continuous improvement to exceed organizational goals and best practices. Excels at managing complex occupational issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience in regulating policies and managing budget expenditures enable effective collaboration with management teams and stakeholders to uphold the company's vision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR DIRECTOR, SPD AND SURGICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Brigham and Women's Hosptial
10.2022 - Current
- Implemented effective change management practices that enabled smooth transition during times of organizational growth and restructuring
- Established metrics to measure success of projects and programs against established goals
- Utilized data-driven decision making approaches when evaluating potential solutions and courses of action
- Created and implemented strategies for improving organizational efficiency, productivity, and profitability
- Retained top talent through effective leadership, mentorship, and clear career paths
- Led departmental transformation initiatives, aligning resources and processes with strategic objectives
- Developed and maintained financial projections to support strategic decision-making.
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - SPD AND OR MATERIALS
Brigham and Women's Hosptial
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Led the reset and stabilization of the AMC, implementing quality control protocols that decreased tray defects by 65%
- Successfully eliminated Immediate Use Steam Sterilization, enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Training and Education Program, improving staff competency and reducing errors
- Created an Executive Dashboard for KPI tracking, providing leadership with real-time insights into operational performance and areas for improvement
- Built and maintained strong relationships with OR leadership, surgeons, and supply chain staff to ensure alignment on supply chain initiatives
- Facilitated regular meetings with clinical directors and supply chain teams to review supply usage, discuss cost-saving opportunities, and implement best practices
- Established and led the Operation Room Support Team, enhancing coordination between sterile processing and OR staff
- Developed and executed departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in collaboration with leadership and staff members
- Identified areas of cost savings and developed action plans to implement them
- Managed daily operations, including budgeting, staffing, customer service, inventory control, and scheduling.
SPD MANAGER
Parkland Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Acted as the departmental expert on sterilization and high-level disinfection, providing leadership and guidance
- Enhanced workflows to ensure adherence to Instructions for Use (IFU) and compliance with regulatory standards
- Designed and implemented an effective recruiting, onboarding, and education process for new hires
- Successfully on-board and train 21 staff into vacant positions
SPD MANAGER
SCL Health
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Trained new staff members on proper techniques for providing treatments and services
- Facilitated daily meetings to discuss issues related to sterile processing operations
- Documented all supply inventory levels for accuracy and cost management purposes
- Utilized data analysis techniques to develop reports that tracked the progress of projects within the department
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring quick resolution times while maintaining safety standards.
SPD MANAGER
Mission Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Managed four Sterile Processing Departments and two High-Level Disinfection (HLD) areas across Mission, St Joes, and the Asheville Surgery Center
- Implemented a quality program to reduce tray defects, enhancing overall efficiency and safety
- Developed and instituted a standardized clinical process to improve operational consistency
- Established service line meetings with OR leadership and surgical faculty to enhance communication and collaboration.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION & MANGEMENT -
Colorado State University - Global Campus
03.2024
Skills
Collaborative Leadership
Culture Transformation
Policy Development
Team Building and Motivation
Data Analytics
Budget Management
Certification
HSPA # 153645, CRCST, CHL, CER, CIS
Timeline
SR DIRECTOR, SPD AND SURGICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Brigham and Women's Hosptial
10.2022 - Current
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - SPD AND OR MATERIALS
Brigham and Women's Hosptial
11.2021 - 10.2022
SPD MANAGER
Parkland Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2021
SPD MANAGER
SCL Health
10.2018 - 09.2021
SPD MANAGER
Mission Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2018
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION & MANGEMENT -
Colorado State University - Global Campus
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