Edgar Ortega

About Edgar Ortega

As Director of Healthcare Technology Management at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, I lead Sodexo’s HTM operations in a pediatric environment where patient safety, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable.A proud U.S. Army veteran and biomedical engineer, I bring over a decade of experience in service delivery, team leadership, and clinical technology optimization. I am committed to creating systems that are scalable, sustainable, and centered on care.Beyond the hospital, I’m the founder and host of Jornada Latina Podcast, where I explore leadership, identity, and purpose through the lens of the Latino experience. I was honored to be named one of the “100+ Latinos You Must Know” for my work in both healthcare and storytelling.Bilingual in English and Spanish, I lead with integrity, serve with intention, and advocate for voices that often go unheard.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about healthcare innovation, Latino leadership, or building teams that make a real difference.

Experience

1. Senior Director Healthcare Technology Management

   Sodexo

   Jun 2025 — Present · St. Petersburg, FL, US

   As Senior Director of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM), I lead the strategic and operational oversight of all medical equipment systems across the hospital, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance in support of pediatric patient care.Key responsibilities: • Provide executive leadership for the HTM department, overseeing equipment planning, procurement, maintenance, and lifecycle management. • Partner with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to align technology strategy with hospital goals and patient needs. • Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, regulatory compliance (e.g, Joint Commission, CMS), and capital planning. • Lead multidisciplinary teams across clinical engineering, high-level disinfection, and device integration. • Implement data-driven strategies to optimize performance, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes. • Champion a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation across all areas of technology management.

Education

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• WyoTech

  Diploma of Education, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

• Infotep

  Associate Electronic sciences, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Military
• Operations Management
• Healthcare
• Military Operations
• Weapons
• Microsoft Word
• Veterans
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Army
• Medical Devices
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Account Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Training
• Leadership