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 of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._ _Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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