MANAGER OF PERIOPERATIVE OPERATIONS

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department:

01.7040 SMC SURGICAL SERVICES

Pay Range: 44.94 - 59.54 Care for our community, and your career. The Manager of Perioperative Operations is responsible for supporting operational performance, patient flow, and process improvement across the perioperative continuum, including Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Pre-Op, Operating Room (OR), PACU, and related services. This role focuses on improving first case on-time starts, optimizing throughput, reducing delays, and supporting consistent, efficient daily operations. The position collaborates with nursing leadership, anesthesia, and surgical teams to align workflows, improve performance, and promote high-quality, patient-centered care. This position also serves as the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) for surgical services. Key Responsibilities Perioperative Operations Monitor and support daily surgical flow across perioperative areas Identify and address barriers impacting case progression and patient throughput Facilitate communication across departments to support alignment with the surgical schedule Support daily operational huddles, including afternoon throughput handoff First Case On-Time Start Optimization Partner with Surgical Services leadership to improve first case readiness Identify causes of delays and implement corrective actions Support standardization of processes to improve consistency Throughput & Process Improvement Analyze perioperative workflows to identify inefficiencies and variation Lead and support performance improvement initiatives (e.g., turnover performance, add-on integration, discharge flow) Develop and implement standardized processes to support efficient operations Collaborate with leadership to sustain improvements Data & Performance Management Monitor key perioperative performance indicators, including: First case on-time starts Turnover times OR utilization Delays and cancellations Identify trends and opportunities for improvement Prepare and present performance summaries to leadership Utilize available reporting tools and collaborate with internal resources as needed Late-Day Operational Support (OR-Focused) Provide support to OR leadership and charge nurses for late-day operations as needed Assist with add-on coordination, turnover optimization, and resource alignment Support escalation of complex operational issues when onsite Cross-Department Coordination Align Pre-Op readiness with OR scheduling Coordinate with PACU to support patient throughput and reduce delays Collaborate with SPD regarding instrumentation and equipment readiness Support coordination between nursing, anesthesia, and surgical teams Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Responsibilities Serve as the designated Laser Safety Officer for surgical services Ensure compliance with applicable laser safety standards and regulations Maintain and update laser safety policies and procedures Coordinate staff training and competency validation Participate in safety rounds, audits, and incident review processes Collaborate with biomedical engineering and vendors as needed Qualifications Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred Licensure/Certification Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State required CNOR certification preferred Experience Minimum of 3–5 years of perioperative nursing experience required Experience across multiple perioperative areas preferred Experience with process improvement or performance initiatives preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of perioperative workflows and operations Ability to analyze operational processes and identify improvement opportunities Data-informed decision-making and problem-solving skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to coordinate across multiple departments Ability to influence without direct authority Commitment to patient safety, quality, and operational efficiency Work Schedule Primary schedule: Monday–Friday, 0700–1530 Flexibility required based on operational needs, including occasional extended hours Working Conditions Clinical and office-based environment within surgical services Requires frequent interaction with clinical staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams May require periods of prolonged standing, walking, and computer use Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the department for extended periods Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds occasionally Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for communication and monitoring activities Samaritan is an Affriteive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Work Shift: Exempt (United States of America) Position Hours: 80 Samaritan is an Affriteive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samaritan Health Services