Manager, Perioperative Support

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching 5%

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Mental health support

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Anesthesiology seeks a dedicated Manager, Perioperative Support for day‑shift, Mon–Fri, in Fairfax, VA. This role directs care for the Perioperative environment, oversees staff performance, budgeting, and materials management, and drives process improvements to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

The role requires five years in perioperative operations and at least two years in a supervisory capacity, with Basic Life Support certification, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in perioperative systems and processes.
• Two years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees department to ensure effective performance, including hiring and training staff.
• Monitors compliance with equipment, maintenance, cleaning, and transport procedures.
• Develops staffing patterns to ensure 24-hour support for transport, set-up, and cleaning.
• Manages budgeting and expense planning for Perioperative Support Services.
• Collaborates with department leaders on projects related to procedure set-ups and equipment.
• Ensures availability of medical equipment and coordinates replacements.
• Provides direction to direct reports and team members.
• Evaluates and revises systems to improve delivery of care.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Basic Life Support

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Anesthesiology is looking for a dedicated Manager, Perioperative Support to join the Team. This full-time role will be day‑shift working Monday – Friday located in Fairfax, VA.

The Manager of Perioperative Support directs and manages all aspects of care relating to the support and environmental elements of Perioperative Services including staff performance/improvement, cost controls, budget preparation, and materials management. Ensures effective and timely procedural set‑ups, transports, availability, and proper functioning of equipment as well as environmental cleaning and sanitation. Provides direction and management to direct reports and all department team members. Utilizes standards, guidelines, benchmarks (internal and external), and resources for the optimal delivery of care while incorporating data and practices to continually improve care and enhance outcomes.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance:offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Manager, Perioperative Support Responsibilities:

• Oversees assigned department or functional area to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, hiring and training team members, creating and implementing business strategies, managing performance of team members, and delegating tasks.
• Monitors and adjusts staff compliance with procedures related to equipment, maintenance/cleaning, floor care, terminal cleaning, between case cleaning, transporting, and other related services for all clinical and support areas.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains a staffing pattern to ensure 24-hour support for transport, procedural set‑up, and cleaning. Applies Infection Control principles to solve problems and troubleshoot technology/equipment.
• Assists with the operational, expense, and Capital Budget development for Perioperative Support Services. Partners with Technology and Unit management to ensure a supportive and collaborative management model for ancillary services.
• Works collaboratively with other department leaders on projects and operational activities regarding procedure set‑ups, technology, supplies, transport, environment, and equipment.
• Maximizes quality controls and cost‑effectiveness without compromising service and care. Ensures availability of medical equipment and coordinates replacements as indicated.
• Follows through, has excellent communication skills, meets deadlines, and delivers breakthrough service.
• Serves as the Vendor Liaison in evaluating products, negotiating contracts/acquisitions, and providing training/support of equipment/supplies.
• Evaluates, implements, and revises systems in order to make operational adjustments and improvements for the uninterrupted delivery of care.
• Oversees Perioperative to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, hiring and training team members, creating and implementing business strategies, managing performance of team members, and delegating tasks.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:Associate degree and relevant program completion, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Certification: Basic Life Support upon start

Experience: Five years of experience in perioperative systems and processes including transport, case preparation and clean‑up, supplies, equipment, and environmental standards; Two years of supervisory or management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous anesthesia tech experience preferred.

Previous Team Lead, Supervisor, or Manager experience within anesthesia preferred.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we’re a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we’re constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.