Joseph Dagostino

About Joseph Dagostino

In my current role as Director of Hospital Procedural Operations over 29 OR\'s and 6 Procedure Rooms (encompassing over procedures annually), I serve as the strategic leader who brings together perioperative services (endoscopy, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology) under one cohesive, high-performance umbrella. Driving excellence in surgical scheduling, fiscal management, budgeting and supply chain processes—all while fostering strong partnerships with cardiology and radiology leadership. Key Responsibilities include:• Oversee and optimize all surgical scheduling workflows, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum throughput• Manage perioperative budgets and financial performance, partnering with local cardiology and radiology teams to align spending and forecast accurately• Streamline the surgical supply chain and contracted services to achieve cost savings and operational consistency• Champion standardization initiatives across procedural platforms, unlocking economies of scale and best-practice sharing• Directly supervise operational and project managers, coaching them to deliver results and build high-functioning teamsCollaboration & ReportingI work hand-in-glove with nursing and system leadership to ensure every procedural area is aligned with Emory Healthcare’s broader goals. Our collaborative approach will be key in uniting diverse operational teams and translating strategic priorities into day-to-day successes.In my previous role as ASC Administrator -(with over 10 years at Northside Hospital), I oversaw operations for multiple ambulatory surgery centers, focusing on revenue management, physician recruitment, and team leadership to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. By managing a revenue budget of $24 million and a team of 43 employees, we achieved an impressive 857% annual case volume growth and maintained accreditation through six successful surveys. My leadership emphasizes collaboration, operational efficiency, and strategic planning to enhance healthcare delivery and foster surgeon retention. Passionate about empowering teams and building strong relationships, I leverage advanced healthcare management expertise to align physician goals with organizational priorities, driving long-term success and measurable growth.

Experience

1. Director of Hospital Procedural Operations

   Emory Healthcare

   Apr 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   In my current role as Director of Hospital Procedural Operations over 29 OR\'s and 6 Procedure Rooms (encompassing over procedures annually), I serve as the strategic leader who brings together perioperative services (endoscopy, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology) under one cohesive, high-performance umbrella. Driving excellence in surgical scheduling, fiscal management, budgeting and supply chain processes—all while fostering strong partnerships with cardiology and radiology leadership. Key Responsibilities include:• Oversee and optimize all surgical scheduling workflows, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum throughput• Manage perioperative budgets and financial performance, partnering with local cardiology and radiology teams to align spending and forecast accurately• Streamline the surgical supply chain and contracted services to achieve cost savings and operational consistency• Champion standardization initiatives across procedural platforms, unlocking economies of scale and best-practice sharing• Directly supervise operational and project managers, coaching them to deliver results and build high-functioning teamsCollaboration & ReportingI work hand-in-glove with nursing and system leadership to ensure every procedural area is aligned with Emory Healthcare’s broader goals. Our collaborative approach will be key in uniting diverse operational teams and translating strategic priorities into day-to-day successes.

Education

• University of South Florida

  MBA, Finance, Marketing

  2006 — 2008

• University of South Florida

  BS, Information Systems/Management

  2003 — 2004