Perioperative Tech Supervisor — OR Ops Leader

Trinity Health MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Michigan is seeking a Perioperative Technician Supervisor to provide direct leadership, oversight, and coordination across surgical and procedural services. You will ensure safe, efficient, and standardized support for perioperative workflows, including case preparation, anesthesia support, sterile processing coordination, and operating room turnover.

You will lead team performance, optimize operational efficiency, ensure equipment readiness, and collaborate with Surgical

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or relevant certification preferred (if applicable based on internal standards). BLS certification.
• Minimum: 3–5 years healthcare experience in perioperative services, operating room support, or related healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily work assignments and staffing coverage.
• Schedule, timekeeping, and staffing adjustments based on volume.
• Performance management, coaching, and corrective action for staff.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and competency validation.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and teamwork; escalate operational issues as needed.
• Standardize workflows for case cart prep and room setup; ensure turnover readiness.
• Coordinate anesthesia support equipment preparation and instrument flow.
• Collaborate with OR Nursing Leadership, Anesthesia Leadership, SPD, Supply Chain, and Biomed.
• Ensure infection prevention, safety, and regulatory compliance; participate in audits and quality initiatives.
• Monitor room turnover times, case readiness, and staff productivity; provide updates to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Operational workflow management

Communication

Problem-solving

Accountability

Perioperative knowledge

Computer competency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Trinity Health Michigan is seeking a Perioperative Technician Supervisor to provide direct leadership, oversight, and coordination across surgical and procedural services. You will ensure safe, efficient, and standardized support for perioperative workflows, including case preparation, anesthesia support, sterile processing coordination, and operating room turnover.

You will lead team performance, optimize operational efficiency, ensure equipment readiness, and collaborate with Surgical