Timothy Hurtado
Dallas,TX
Summary
Strategic individual with an exceptional background in Multi-site operations. Highly experienced in building lasting customer relationships. Forward-thinking Executive with extensive knowledge of Strategic Operations. Known for success in Surgical services and ancillary department industries and leading employees to complete tasks. Dedicated to efficient conflict resolution and excellent services. Highly communicative and experienced in Strategic communication and operational and financial efficiency. Strengths in strategic planning, efficiency and team building.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Sterile Processing and Surgical Materials
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures resulting in $200,000 savings annually.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing team of 160 employees by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing three locations to foster increased productivity.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Regional Director Supply Chain/SPD Operations
Memorial Hermann Health System
05.2019 - 02.2024
- Project lead for the High-level disinfection committee system wide conducting strategic analysis and making system recommendations for improvement
- Managed daily operations of five organizations with a total of 16,000 + surgical cases orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
- Represented company at various national and global events.
- Participated in the equity, diversity, and inclusion advisory board
- Participated in promotional opportunities and onboarding of new accounts.
- Reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues, cost saving opportunities and significant departures from budget.
- Visited sites periodically to view service levels and adherence to global service standards.
- Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with five accounts.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Spearheaded numerous third-party contract negotiations to obtain favorable pricing and scheduling parameters.
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network system wide
- Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
Director Sterile Processing and HLD
Providence St Josephs Health System
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Collaborated with national and international organizations to leverage industry connections.
- Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
- Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year.
- Remained educated on emerging healthcare technologies and wrote proposals for possible purchases of new equipment to stay at forefront of innovation.
- Monitored and notified senior management on expenditures and plans concerning budget and fiscal matters.
- Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives.
Sterile Processing Manager
Rose Medical Center, Denver
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Managed team of 25 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Sterile Processing Manager
San Antonio Regional Hospital
06.2012 - 11.2015
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Managed team of 25 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
US Navy
01.2006 - 03.2012
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Transported sick and injured and conducted preliminary physical examinations.
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
- Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
- Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.
- Implemented emergency airway management and heart monitoring at scenes and during transport.
Education
Ph.D. - Healthcare Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNMasters Business - Administration
California State University
San Bernardino, California03.2016
Bachelors - Healthcare Administration
Trident University International
Cypress, California02.2012
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA01.2011
Skills
- Human Resources Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Program Optimization
- Department Oversight
- Goal Setting
- Quality Assurance
- Financial Statement Review
- Business Leadership
- Cost Reduction
- Performance Assessment
- Capital Expenditures Oversight
- Integrity and Transparency
Affiliations
- ACHE
- AAMI
- HSPA
Certification
CRCST
CHL
Timeline
Director Sterile Processing and Surgical Materials
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Regional Director Supply Chain/SPD Operations
Memorial Hermann Health System
05.2019 - 02.2024
Director Sterile Processing and HLD
Providence St Josephs Health System
11.2015 - 05.2019
Sterile Processing Manager
Rose Medical Center, Denver
11.2014 - 11.2015
Sterile Processing Manager
San Antonio Regional Hospital
06.2012 - 11.2015
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
US Navy
01.2006 - 03.2012
Ph.D. - Healthcare Administration
Capella University
Masters Business - Administration
California State University
Bachelors - Healthcare Administration
Trident University International
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Coastline Community College
CRCST
CHL
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