Perioperative & Robotic Services, Business Operations Consultant

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

9/17/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2983AC

Job Title:

Perioperative & Robotic Services, Business Operations Consultant

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Perioperative & Robotic Services, Business Operations Consultant provides advanced business planning, strategic analysis, program management, operational improvement, and consultative support for Perioperative and Surgical Services.  This role partners closely with operational and executive leaders to evaluate business opportunities, support strategic initiatives, analyze operational performance, and develop solutions that improve organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.

The consultant serves as a subject matter expert in business operations, healthcare administration, program planning, robotics program management, and performance improvement.  This position leads complex initiatives, influences organizational decision-making through data-driven insights, and collaborates across departments to achieve strategic and operational objectives.  

The role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the robotics program across multiple sites, including coordination of the Robotics Center of Excellence initiative, optimization of robotic surgery operation, and advancement of program growth strategies.

Challenges encountered are highly complex and require broad knowledge of healthcare operation, business administration, financial and operational analysis, program management, organizational strategy, and surgical services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Partner with operational and executive leadership to develop, implement, and monitor strategic business plans that support organizational departmental goals.

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Lead and support initiatives designed to achieve annual operating plan objectives, productivity targets, financial goals, and key performance indicators.

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Serves as a subject matter expert in business operations, healthcare administration, program planning, robotics program management, and performance improvement.

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Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental programs, policies, procedures, and operational standards.

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Develop, maintain, and analyze operational reports, dashboards, scorecards, and benchmarking metrics to evaluate performance.

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Provides leadership and oversight of the robotics program across multiple sites, including coordination of the Robotics Center of Excellence initiative, optimization of robotic surgery operation, and advancement of program growth strategies.

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Provide operational leadership and coordination for the Robotics Center of Excellence initiative.

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Provide perioperative assessment and recommendations associated with equipment management and replacement.

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Leads complex initiatives, influences organizational decision-making through data-driven insights, and collaborates across departments to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Required

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Preferred

3 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare operations, business planning, program management, financial analysis, performance improvement, or related fields.

Required

5 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare operations, business planning, program management, financial analysis, performance improvement, or related fields.

Preferred

Experience in cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct reporting authority.

Required

Experience in healthcare operations, strategic planning, service line management, or performance improvement.  

Preferred

Experience supporting perioperative services, surgical operations, or robotics program.  

Preferred

Project Management Certificate (PMC)

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Knowledge of healthcare operations, business administration, strategic planning, and performance improvement.

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Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.

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Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

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Knowledge and experience of project management principles and change management methodologies.

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Ability to lead complex initiatives and influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels.

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Strong facilitation, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities.

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Knowledge of healthcare performance metrics, benchmarking methodologies, and operational analytics.

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Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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Knowledge of perioperative services, surgical operations, and robotic surgery programs preferred.

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Proficiency with reporting, visualization, and data analytics tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.