Director of Surgical Services
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
At a Glance
Director of Surgical Services. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2–3 years. Top skills: Nursing, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
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Bachelor's degree
2–3 years
4
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median Wage
$117,960/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+23.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Nursing
Surgical Services
Performance Improvement
Perinatal Care
Anesthesia
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Evidence-Based Practice
Cultural Diversity
Purchasing
Capital Budgeting
Financial Management
Common Skills (13)
Operations
Management
Leadership
Planning
Accountability
Customer Service
Training And Development
Budgeting
Communication
Coordinating
Problem Solving
Creativity
Research
Certifications (5)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
Certification Board For Sterile Processing And Distribution (CBSPD) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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