OR Manager

About Aesthetica Plastic Surgery

Aesthetica Plastic Surgery, led by Kimball M. Crofts, MD, brings over 20 years of excellence in plastic surgery to Lindon, Utah. Guided by a mission to promote health, wellness, and beauty, Aesthetica combines leading-edge technology, innovative treatments, and advanced medicine to enhance well-being and foster a positive self-image. With a focus on personalized care and exceptional results, we aim to build lifelong relationships with our patients, exceeding their expectations every step of the way. 

Aesthetica Plastic Surgery proudly partners with Ascend Aesthetic Partners to further our commitment to excellence and innovation in aesthetic medicine. Ascend unites a network of highly accomplished plastic surgeons and their practices, advancing the field and helping patients feel more confident in their own bodies. Together, we are redefining the standards of care and results in aesthetic medicine. 

Why us? 

Through our partnership with Ascend Aesthetic Partners, we’re part of a network of top-tier plastic surgery practices committed to advancing the field of aesthetic medicine. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that strives for excellence, prioritizes personalized care, and is dedicated to making a positive impact on our patients’ lives. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results, Aesthetica is the place to build your career. 

SUMMARY

The Aesthetica Surgery Center OR Manager is responsible for the daily management of the Operating Room (OR) and the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), ensuring high-quality surgical care, compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, and smooth operational performance. This role blends clinical leadership with administrative oversight, managing staffing, accreditation readiness, budget control, and safety initiatives to support the success of the surgical team and overall patient experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

Clinical & Operational Oversight

• Coordinate and supervise daily OR and ASC operations, staffing, equipment, and surgical case flow.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and clinical staff.
• Develop and maintain efficient workflows and safe surgical practices.
• Maintain readiness for all inspections and accreditation surveys (e.g., QuadA, CMS, DEA, OSHA, CLIA).
• Oversee facility maintenance related to patient safety, life safety codes, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Staff Management

• Supervise and mentor OR and ASC staff, including performance evaluations, hiring, onboarding, and development.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and staff schedules.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality patient care.
• Ensure staff credentials, licensure, and training are current and aligned with job responsibilities.

Compliance, Quality & Accreditation

• Implement and monitor compliance with CMS, QuadA, OSHA, HIPAA, AORN, and all applicable standards.
• Maintain and update ASC policies, procedures, emergency plans, and risk management protocols.
• Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, satisfaction tracking, and incident reporting.
• Track and improve key performance metrics (e.g., infection rate, complication rate, revisit rate, adverse events).

Administrative & Financial Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and cost containment strategies in collaboration with finance and leadership.
• Secure and oversee service and maintenance contracts.
• Maintain all required licensure for the center (e.g., CMS, QuadA, DEA, pharmacy, CLIA, biomedical waste).

Pharmacy & Life Safety Oversight

• Ensure proper acquisition, tracking, storage, and disposal of medications per DEA and pharmacy law.
• Manage emergency preparedness, including drills, evacuation procedures, and collaboration with local authorities.
• Maintain life safety standards and hospital transfer agreements, if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS  

Education & Experience

• Current RN license (state-specific).
• Associate’s degree required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• 3–5 years of perioperative and/or ASC management experience.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership in clinical and administrative operations.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements for ASCs and surgical environments.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting with sound judgment and professionalism.

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS

In this role, your success will be measured by your ability to effectively manage and enhance various aspects of surgical operations, ensuring both patient satisfaction and business efficiency. Key measures of success include:

• Patient Satisfaction Score
• eNPS
• Turnover
• Payroll budget
• Clinical Quality Metrics (TBD)
  1. Infection Rate
  2. Revisit Rate
  3. Complication Rate
  4. Adverse Events
• OR Utilization
• Inventory and Budget Management (TBD)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear.  Employees may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds along with pushing and pulling on higher BMI patients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to risk of infectious diseases when interacting with patients and/or family members.  The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ascend Plastic Surgery Partners Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.