HLD Compliance Specialist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

29d•$63,648 - $92,570•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Reporting to the Clinical Compliance Manager, Central Sterile Processing & Supply (CSPS), and receiving direction from the Director of Operational Alignment & High Reliability, the Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the hospital's compliance program while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards. This role independently acquires, analyzes, interprets, and reports data to support the Central Sterile Processing & Supply (CSPS) Department, the High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization (HLDS) Program, and related committees in achieving established goals and program outcomes. The Compliance Specialist conducts compliance audits, monitors departmental compliance activities, assists with investigations, analyzes performance metrics, prepares reports and presentations for leadership, and supports the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and process improvements that promote ethical conduct, reduce risk, and enhance operational performance. The role collaborates with physicians, nursing, sterile processing, finance, administrative leaders, and system-wide stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives, validate and communicate data requirements, manage project resources, and support hospital and Mass General Brigham (MGB) initiatives. A key responsibility of this position is supporting the continued development and implementation of the High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization (HLDS) Program through participation in interdisciplinary tracer activities, evaluation of reprocessing practices, maintenance of standardized documentation systems, development of remediation plans, coordination of committee meetings, tracking action items, monitoring project plans, and ensuring assessments are completed for all active reprocessing locations. The Compliance Specialist also contributes to employee education, workflow optimization, inventory assessments, and process standardization to improve compliance, reduce variability, and promote sustainable best practices. Additionally, the Compliance Specialist supports Sterile Processing, Procedural Services, and MGB-wide initiatives by leading cross-functional projects, identifying and implementing best practices, supporting strategic planning efforts, assisting with the implementation of information systems and instrument tracking technologies, developing operational dashboards and reporting solutions, training staff on data analytics tools, and providing actionable insights and recommendations that improve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and organizational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field of Study
2-3 years of experience in sterile processing, compliance, legal, or a related field.
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations applicable to the industry or sector (e.g., financial, healthcare, technology).
Familiarity with compliance frameworks and best practices.
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently as needed.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the hospital's compliance program.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards.
Independently acquire, analyze, interpret, and report data to support the Central Sterile Processing & Supply (CSPS) Department, the High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization (HLDS) Program, and related committees.
Conduct compliance audits and monitor departmental compliance activities.
Assist with investigations.
Analyze performance metrics and prepare reports and presentations for leadership.
Support the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and process improvements.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, sterile processing, finance, administrative leaders, and system-wide stakeholders.
Support the continued development and implementation of the High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization (HLDS) Program.
Participate in interdisciplinary tracer activities.
Evaluate reprocessing practices.
Maintain standardized documentation systems.
Develop remediation plans.
Coordinate committee meetings, track action items, and monitor project plans.
Ensure assessments are completed for all active reprocessing locations.
Contribute to employee education, workflow optimization, inventory assessments, and process standardization.
Support Sterile Processing, Procedural Services, and MGB-wide initiatives.
Lead cross-functional projects.
Identify and implement best practices.
Support strategic planning efforts.
Assist with the implementation of information systems and instrument tracking technologies.
Develop operational dashboards and reporting solutions.
Train staff on data analytics tools.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations that improve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and organizational performance.