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You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Director Waste Compliance and Regulatory Affairs like you to be a part of our team.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Director, Waste Compliance and Regulatory Affairs serves as the corporate subject matter expert responsible for the oversight, enforcement, and continuous improvement of HCA Healthcare’s waste management compliance program. This role ensures strict adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing medical, hazardous, pharmaceutical, and universal waste streams, while integrating regulatory compliance into daily operations.
In addition to leading compliance oversight, the Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and enterprise-wide deployment of standardized compliance programs, policies, and operational frameworks. This includes creating scalable training modules, corrective action programs, audit protocols, risk mitigation strategies, and data-driven performance monitoring tools to ensure sustainable, measurable compliance across all HCA Healthcare facilities.
The Director leads the enterprise-wide implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks through Complyos and collaborates closely with facility leadership, division leadership, and corporate stakeholders to mitigate regulatory risk, promote a culture of accountability, and align waste management operations with broader environmental stewardship goals

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field required – Required
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in healthcare waste management and regulatory compliance – Required
• OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certification - Required
• DOT Hazardous Material Training- Required
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Certification - Required
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) - Preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Preferred
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) - Preferre

• Develops, leads, and continuously improves HCA Healthcare’s enterprise-wide waste management compliance strategy, ensuring full regulatory alignment with EPA, OSHA, DOT, DEA, and Joint Commission standards, while building standardized, scalable compliance programs that support regulatory adherence across all facilities
• In coordination with the FacilitiGroup Regulatory Readiness team, manages enterprise-wide regulatory compliance through Complyos, designing and maintaining robust compliance tracking systems, corrective action workflows, incident management modules, and executive reporting dashboards to drive accountability and real-time visibility into compliance status across the organization
• Conducts enterprise regulatory risk assessments, builds structured risk prioritization and mitigation programs, and oversees the design and execution of corrective action management initiatives to maintain a state of continual regulatory readiness and minimize operational risks
• In coordination with HCA Risk and Insurance, and the FacilitiGroup Regulatory Readiness team, implements and executes a standardized waste compliance audit program, including the creation of corporate auditing tools, mock inspection protocols, scoring systems, and corrective action follow-ups, ensuring proactive identification and remediation of regulatory compliance gaps at all locations
• Designs and delivers comprehensive, scalable regulatory training programs for leadership, facility teams, and frontline staff, ensuring ongoing competency development, knowledge retention, and regulatory awareness across all departments involved in waste management processes
• Oversees vendor compliance management by building vendor audit frameworks, compliance monitoring programs, and performance management scorecards to ensure all contracted waste service providers fully meet HCA Healthcare’s regulatory, operational, and reporting standards
• Aggregates, analyzes, and manages compliance data by developing enterprise-wide dashboards, trend analysis reports, and risk-focused performance metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in regulatory compliance and operational performance
• Acts as the corporate lead and regulatory liaison during government inspections and inquiries, overseeing facility preparedness programs, coordinating documentation and interview processes, and ensuring prompt, effective resolution of any findings through structured corrective action plans
• Drives innovation and adoption of emerging technologies by identifying, evaluating, and implementing compliance-driven tools, waste management innovations, and environmental stewardship initiatives that advance regulatory performance, operational efficiency, and sustainability goals across the enterprise

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field required – Required
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in healthcare waste management and regulatory compliance – Required
• OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certification - Required
• DOT Hazardous Material Training- Required
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Certification - Required
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) - Preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Preferred
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) - Preferred

In today’s challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
“Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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