Director, Perioperative Services

Banner Health

. Lead perioperative services for one or more Banner hospitals, including intraoperative, peri-anesthesia, pre-admission testing, and sterile processing departments .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading perioperative services, ensuring quality of care, patient safety, and operational efficiency while managing financial performance and compliance. Proven ability to foster collaboration among diverse teams and drive growth in surgical programs.

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Perioperative Services LeadershipOperational Performance ManagementQuality and Compliance OversightBudget and Capital PlanningStaff Training and Development

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementOperational OptimizationRegulatory CompliancePatient Safety StandardsInfection Prevention ProtocolsSurgical Program DevelopmentStaffing Resource ManagementEquipment BudgetingCall Team OversightPreference Card Utilization

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationRelationship BuildingMotivational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Business AdministrationMaster's Degree in Health Services Administration

Industry Keywords

Perioperative ServicesSurgical Patient ThroughputAmbulatory Surgery CentersQuality InitiativesCost Effectiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead perioperative services for one or more Banner hospitals, including intraoperative, peri-anesthesia, pre-admission testing, and sterile processing departments
Oversee 24/7 operations and specialized call teams as required
Drive hospital operational and financial performance, including patient access, turnaround time, on-time starts, preference card utilization, supply cost, block management, budget, and schedule optimization
Partner with operational and nursing leaders to ensure surgical and procedural patient throughput and appropriate staffing resources
Ensure quality of care, patient safety, infection prevention, quality, regulatory, and compliance policies are implemented and enforced
Partner with surgery, anesthesia, and medical leadership on patient safety, clinical standardization, and operational objectives
Oversee perioperative capital planning, equipment refresh, and new technology budgeting
Lead service line and specialty program growth, development, and expansion planning
Oversee competency-based training and education for specialized staff
Participate in perioperative quality and safety initiatives
Partner with affiliated ambulatory surgery centers to improve patient access
Ensure vendor accountability, contract compliance, surgeon preference support, and cost effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in business administration, health services administration or related field
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive management experience
Prior perioperative experience working in an academic facility preferred
Strong leadership background preferred
Ability to foster and inspire a collaborative work environment
Ability to guide and motivate physicians, peers, management, and subordinates
Ability to build strong relationships of trust
Excellent communication skills
Ability to be assertive and approachable
Hard-working, self-motivated, and results oriented
Must support a drug-free work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
May be eligible for the Management Incentive Program as part of the Total Rewards package
Full-time employment