Director of Surgical Services

Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency • Covington, LA

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About The Position

The Director of Surgical Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the
Surgical Services department. This role drives departmental performance, innovation, and cross-
functional collaboration in alignment with LOPA’s mission and values. As a key advisor to senior
leadership, the Director fosters a culture of accountability, inclusion, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical or healthcare-related field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• CPTC certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in clinical or healthcare operations, preferably in organ recovery or transplant settings.
• Strong understanding of donor management, clinical compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks (CMS, OPTN, AOPO).
• Proven ability to lead teams in high-acuity clinical environments and develop cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic thinker with operational and budgetary oversight experience.
• Skilled communicator and consensus-builder with executive presence, especially in healthcare and emotionally sensitive environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and related organizational tools.
• Committed to ethical leadership, continuous improvement, and inclusive culture-building.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides vision and direction for departmental strategy aligned with LOPA’s mission and long-term goals, driving innovation and collaborating with executive leadership on organization-wide initiatives.
• Oversees day-to-day departmental operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality while managing budgets, policies, and systems that support optimal performance.
• Builds and sustains a high-performing, inclusive team culture through mentoring, leadership development, and strategic workforce planning in partnership with HR.
• Serves as a departmental representative in executive and board-level discussions, fostering collaboration, alignment, and trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads all surgical functions within the Surgical Services Department, including direct oversight of Surgical Coordinators, Organ Preservation Coordinators, Sterile Processing, and the Supply Department.
• Oversees clinical protocols, staffing, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with internal partners.
• Supports pathology services, drives quality and process improvements, and ensures operational readiness.
• Provides leadership in policy development, and employee performance.
• Supports 24/7 operational readiness, participates in strategic planning forums, ensures compliance with required training and documentation, and performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees