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Operations Program Managers

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K - $90K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ February 11th, 2026

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University of Utah is hiring Operations Program Managers. The role involves managing surgical training procedures, coordinating maintenance and repair of surgical equipment, working with industry partners to set training objectives, and planning clinical observations within the U Health hospital system. The position supports the Center for Medical Innovation's efforts to advance medical device development and training.

Highlights

  • Manage and prepare surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for training procedures.

  • Set up operating room tables and bays for surgical training sessions.

  • Coordinate maintenance and repair of surgical equipment.

  • Procure materials and supplies needed for training events.

  • Work with industry partners to establish training objectives and serve as on-site liaison during events.

  • Plan and coordinate clinical observation opportunities within the U Health hospital system for industry partners.

  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree plus relevant work experience (4-6 years depending on level) or equivalent, with at least 3 years of hands-on surgical technician experience preferred.

  • Required knowledge includes medical terminology, anatomy, surgical equipment, and clinical workflows.

  • Full-time day shift position with a pay range of $65,000 to $90,000 DOE.

  • Position is within the Center for Medical Innovation, U of U Health - Academics department.

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 01/30/2026
Requisition Number PRN44167B
Job Title Operations Program Managers
Working Title Program Manager
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01504 - Center For Medical Innovations
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 65000 to 90000, DOE
Close Date 02/20/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Who We Are
The Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) is the University of Utah’s medical device incubator and venture studio. We help innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups take bold ideas and turn them into real, market-ready medical technologies to launch into the market. From hands-on programs to in-house prototyping and regulatory support, we’re built to move fast and solve real problems in healthcare.
In early 2026, we’re launching the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation (SCMI) — a next-gen facility that will supercharge our ability to build, test, and launch even more breakthrough devices, including a state-of-the-art multi-bay surgery training center. More on that here.
The Role
We’re looking for a skilled surgical technician who can manage and run The ASCENT Lab – our surgical training center – and manage our CLIP program which provides clinical observation opportunities for industry partners in the U Health hospital system. You’ll be responsible for preparing equipment, managing supplies, and coordinating training events with industry partners, and coordinating clinical observations within the hospital.


Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
· Prepare supplies/instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical training procedures, ensuring all are working properly.
· Set up O.R. tables and bays for each surgical training procedure.
· Coordinate all maintenance and repair of surgical equipment.
· Procure all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment needed for each training event.
· Coordinate with industry partners to establish training event objectives, understanding what equipment and supplies will need to be prepared for the training event.
· Serve as the on-site liaison for training events.
· Orient visiting training participants to the facility and equipment.
· Assist in the development of department goals/objectives, including utilization, capabilities, and budgets for the O.R. training center.
· Plan and execute clinical observations for industry partners throughout the U Health hospital system.
· Assist in the sales and recruitment for industry partner’s training events.
· This position does not provide patient care.


Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Operations Program Manager, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Operations Program Manager, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.



Preferences
What You Bring
· Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above
· Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and surgical equipment.
· Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
· Understanding of clinical workflows to minimize disruption for clinical observations.
· Ability to ensure the proper care, maintenance, and coordination of surgical equipment and supplies.
· At least (3) years of hands-on experience as a surgical technician.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
 
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
 
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
    • 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

 

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