MANAGER OF PERIOPERATIVE OPERATIONS

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Manager of Perioperative Operations to lead operational performance across PAT, Pre-Op, OR, and PACU, with emphasis on improving first case on-time starts and throughput. The role partners with nursing leadership, anesthesia, and surgical teams to standardize workflows and promote patient-centered care.

The position also serves as Laser Safety Officer for surgical services, overseeing safety policies, training, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily perioperative operations across PAT, Pre-Op, OR, PACU and related services.
• Lead initiatives to improve first case on-time starts and throughput, reduce delays, and standardize processes.
• Monitor performance indicators (first case starts, turnover, OR utilization) and report to leadership.

Skills

Perioperative leadership

Process improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSN or higher

MSN or healthcare admin (preferred)

Job description

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.