Surgical Services Manager

Job Title: Surgical Services Manager

Department: Surgical Services

Reports to: Director of Surgical Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Covington

Position Summary

The Surgical Services Manager provides hands-on operational leadership and team oversight within

the Surgical Services department. This role ensures efficient, high-quality service delivery while

supporting LOPA’s mission and values. As a front-line leader, the Manager fosters a culture of

accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Contributes to departmental goals and initiatives in alignment with LOPA’s mission and strategic direction. Supports the implementation of new projects, policies, and performance metrics that drive continuous improvement.
• Operational Management: Oversees day-to-day departmental operations to ensure regulatory compliance, efficiency, and service quality. Manages resources, scheduling, and systems that support effective workflows.
• Talent & Culture Development: Leads and mentors staff to promote a high-performing, inclusive team culture. Provides coaching, facilitates training, and partners with HR on staffing and performance development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborates with peers, leaders, and external partners to support seamless operations and cross-functional alignment. Serves as a point of contact for issue resolution and service coordination.
• Surgical Services Oversight: Oversees daily operations of the Surgical Services department including organ preservation procedures, scheduling, equipment coordination, process improvement efforts, regulatory compliance, participation in surgical cases, data analysis, policy and procedure development, and collaboration with internal departments and external partners to ensure consistent, high-quality clinical practices.
• Additional Responsibilities: Participates in departmental meetings and audits, maintains documentation, supports policy and process updates, and contributes to strategic planning and readiness activities. Performs other duties as assigned.