MANAGER OF PERIOPERATIVE OPERATIONS

Location:

Samaritan Medical Center Department:

01.7040 SMC

SURGICAL SERVICES

Pay Range:

$44.94 - $74.15 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 Affirmative 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Please call our Recruitment Hotline at: 315-779-5236. Talk with our Human Resources Professionals about current opportunities within the Samaritan Health System. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone's job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan. In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we've grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we've held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we've invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority - in fact, it's our mission. That's why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It's also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.