Perioperative Services Manager

Full-Time | Critical Access Hospital | Southwestern Montana

 

Are you a seasoned perioperative leader who thrives in close-knit teams and hands-on environments? Our award-winning Critical Access Hospital is seeking a dedicated Perioperative Services Manager to lead and elevate our surgical team while directly contributing to exceptional patient care.

 

About the Role

 

As a working manager, you’ll oversee and coordinate all aspects of surgical services, ensuring smooth daily operations across two operating rooms and a talented team of approximately 12 staff. This includes circulators, scrub techs, Pre/PACU nurses, SPD, and scheduling. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining high clinical standards, fostering a positive culture, and continuously improving workflow in collaboration with surgeons and the CNO.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Lead, supervise, and support surgical services staff—including scheduling, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution.

 

Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, high-quality perioperative care.

 

Collaborate with providers to align surgical workflows and enhance patient outcomes.

 

Monitor budgets, manage surgical resources, and oversee equipment and supply needs.

 

Implement process improvements and clinical best practices across the department.

 

Actively participate in direct care as needed—this is a hands-on leadership role.

 

What You Bring

 

Minimum 5 years of perioperative or clinical leadership experience (required)

 

Previous management experience in surgical services (required)

 

BLS certification (required for non-licensed managers)

 

ACLS certification (required for licensed/clinical leaders)

 

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset

 

A passion for rural health, continuous improvement, and surgical excellence

 

Why Join Us?

 

Our hospital is recognized nationally as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital (14x) and a Top 20 CAH (7x), out of over 1,300 rural hospitals across the country. With 18 inpatient beds and a thriving multi-specialty clinic, we pride ourselves on clinical excellence, innovation, and community-centered care.

 

Life in Southwestern Montana

 

Live where others vacation. Nestled in the stunning northern Rockies, our community offers:

 

Blue ribbon fly-fishing, backcountry skiing, and world-class hiking

 

A vibrant outdoors culture with four-season recreation

 

A top-rated local school system

 

Small-town charm with a deep sense of community