Director, Perioperative Service

Banner Health•Lawrenceville, IL

12d•$61 - $102•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation and highly trained staff. Banner Health leaders can access the staff and resources they need to bring their vision to life. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Banner Health was recognized on Becker's Healthcare 2025 list of 150+ top places to work in healthcare. This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting team members through comprehensive benefits, opportunities for both personal and professional growth, inclusive and empowering work environments, and resources that promote a healthy work-life balance. We are seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Director of Perioperative Services at Banner North Colorado Medical Center. In this key leadership role, you will oversee a high‑performing team that includes Associate Directors and Operational Support within the departments of RN Intraoperative Services, RN Perianesthesia, Sterile Processing, and Surgery Scheduling. This position requires strong clinical leadership in a fast‑paced surgical environment. Because Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a Level II Trauma Center, candidates must bring prior experience in a Level I or II trauma setting, along with 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience within perioperative or operating room departments. This is a full‑time, salaried role primarily working Monday–Friday. Some evening, weekend, and leadership call responsibilities are part of the position. If you are a collaborative, forward‑thinking perioperative leader looking to make a meaningful impact on surgical services and patient care, we encourage you to apply. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package. Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the direction of business operations of a facility perioperative services department(s). Tracks and manages budgets to review utilization and expenditures ensuring operational efficiency and revenue growth. Develops and implements strategies for the clinical care of a defined group of patient care/clinical area. May also have responsibility for non-clinical functions related to the clinical area(s). Plans and implements vision for patient care to ensure quality outcomes and a high degree of patient, physician and employee satisfaction

Requirements

Requires a level of business and clinical knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Master's Degree in business administration, health services administration or related field.
Requires a level of knowledge and ability normally achieved by a minimum of 5-7 years of progressive management experience.
Must have the ability to foster and inspire a collaborative work environment; guide and motivate physicians, peers, management, and subordinates; and build strong relationships of trust.
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to be assertive and approachable.
Must be hard-working, self-motivated, and results oriented.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads perioperative services for one or more Banner hospitals with oversight for intraoperative, peri-anesthesia, pre-admission testing, and sterile processing departments. Scope may also include endoscopy and other procedural areas as determined by the hospital. Manages 24/7 operations as well as specialized call teams as required.
Drives hospital operational and financial performance, achieving key patient access and efficiency targets such as turnaround time, on time starts, preference card utilization, supply cost, block management, budget, and schedule optimization. Partners with operational and nursing leaders to ensure throughput of surgical and procedural patients, along with ensuring appropriate staffing resources are available for cases (i.e. – rad techs/IR techs).
Accountable for quality of care and ensures patient safety, infection prevention, quality, regulatory, and compliance policies are properly implemented, monitored and enforced, in partnership with CNO (if a professional service background). Partners with the Chairs of Surgery, Anesthesia, and Medical Directors to ensure patient safety, clinical standardization, and operational objectives.
Oversees perioperative capital planning, including evaluating and budgeting for equipment refresh and new technology to meet operational needs.
Leads service line and specialty program growth, development and advises on the planning and expansion of surgical and procedural services.
Oversees competency-based training and education to staff within specialized areas, including trauma, cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, robotic surgery, transplant, Peds-NICU). Responsible and accountable to the various roles and competency requirements for staff members within the departments.
Actively participates in design and implementation of perioperative quality and safety initiatives to improve care across the system.
Partners with Banner affiliated ambulatory surgery centers to improve patient access to the appropriate level of care.
Ensures vendor accountability and partnership to ensure compliance with contracts while ensuring surgeon preferences are being met in conjunction with cost effectiveness.