Anesthesia Tech (1st Shift PER DIEM)

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support anesthesia, sterile processing, and supply coordination, while upholding high patient service standards. The role requires a high school diploma and PCT training, with emphasis on teamwork, communication, and compliance with hospital policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily case prep, room turnover, and equipment handling, along with delivering excellent customer service to staff and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal patient care technician training

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

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

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto 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 or Equivalent required.

Formal patient care technician or nursing assistant training desired.

License/Certification Requirements

BLS Required

Special Requirements

BLS Required

Salary Min ($)

USD $21.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $33.00