Location: Chicago, IL
Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
Department: Surgery
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
Salary range: $113,218.56 - $153,169.23 per year
Bonus: Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
How you'll make an impact in this role:Clinical Excellence & Standards: Champions daily operations across PAT, Pre-Op, OR, and PACU, ensuring a high-reliability environment that adheres to AORN, ASPAN, and regulatory standards for safe, evidence-based surgical care.
Surgical Flow & Throughput: Optimizes the full perioperative workflow—focusing on first-case on-time starts, turnover efficiency, and PACU throughput—by removing barriers and fostering close collaboration with Anesthesia, Surgeons, and SPD.
Talent Selection & Engagement: Partners with recruitment to select top-tier perioperative talent and leads staff provisioning, coaching, and "Just Culture" accountability to build a team where associates feel heard, valued, and professionally supported.
Relationship-Driven Leadership: Serves as a steady presence for patients and families from pre-op through discharge, balancing 24/7 operational accountability with a commitment to high physician satisfaction and a cohesive, collaborative culture.
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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.