ANESTHESIA TECH (1ST SHIFT)

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support anesthesia, sterile processing, and supply coordination. The role requires prior patient care experience and a commitment to compassionate patient interactions.

The position emphasizes excellent customer service, adherence to policies, and collaboration with physicians and staff. A high school diploma and formal patient care training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous training and experience as patient care technician or nursing assistant for one year.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to take independent action.

Responsibilities

• Assists anesthesia with daily prep for cases, room turnover, restocking supplies, and equipment cleaning.
• Assist sterile processing technician with duties as assigned.
• Assist supply coordinator with duties as assigned.
• Follows established policies & procedures.
• Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.
• Provides excellent customer service interfacing with staff and physicians.
• Applies Cooper core values.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Communication

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Nurse aide / patient care training

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Carries out procedures for department functions, including, but not limited to:

• Assists anesthesia department with daily preparation for cases, room turnover, restocking of supplies, cleaning of equipment and other duties as noted in job description.
• Assist sterile processing technician with duties as assigned.
• Assist supply coordinator with duties as assigned.
• Follows established policies & procedures.
• Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.
• Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management, and physicians.
• Applies Cooper core values.
• Other duties as required.

Experience Required

• Previous training and experience as patient care technician or nursing assistant of one year duration.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to take independent action

Education Requirements

High School Diploma Required

Formal patient care technician or nursing assistant training desired.

License/Certification Requirements

BLS Required

Special Requirements

BLS Required