Equipment Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs (Health Care/Dependent Care)

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Equipment Technician to support the surgical team by ensuring equipment readiness and maintaining a safe operating environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, assist with room setup, patient transport, and positioning, and troubleshoot technical issues to minimize downtime.

This role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and physician teams, a strong focus on safety, and adherence to aseptic and hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of surgical equipment.
• Ability to follow manufacturer specs and hospital policies for safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical environments by assembling equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Assist the surgical team with room setup, patient transport, and positioning.
• Support nursing staff with patient care tasks and comfort measures.
• Perform preventative maintenance on OR equipment and inspect components for safety.
• Troubleshoot technical and configuration issues with surgical video equipment and accessories.
• Serve as Biomedical liaison to track safety inspections and recalls.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Surgical equipment knowledge

Biomedical safety tracking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, Equipment Technicians become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, compassion, and exceptional patient care create meaningful experiences every day. This role offers opportunities for growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As an Equipment Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting the surgical team, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining a safe environment for individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

A typical day for an Equipment Technician may include:

• Preparing surgical environments by assembling equipment, supplies, and instruments for various operative procedures.
• Assisting the surgical team with room preparation, patient transport to and from the Operating Room (OR), and patient positioning.
• Supporting nursing staff with direct patient personal needs including changing gowns, providing blankets, and cleansing.
• Performing preventative user maintenance on OR equipment by maintaining wheels, hinges, hardware, and replacing filters.
• Inspecting physical components like hoses, cords, cuffs, fiber optic cables, and bulbs to ensure peak operational safety.
• Conducting specialized equipment checks on Castle Sterilizers, Bipolar/Electrosurgical units, CUSA machines, Skytron tables, and Neurosurgery microscopes.
• Managing video and boom systems across Orthopedics and General/GYN specialties by dusting daily, replacing printer ink/paper, and resetting standards.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and configuration problems associated with surgical video equipment and specialized medical accessories.
• Serving as a Biomedical liaison to track safety inspection labels, manage product recalls, and coordinate external repairs.
• Maintaining strict aseptic technique and hospital protocols during all decontamination, cleaning, and preparation processes.
• Collaborating across departments by running critical errands to other nursing units and medical center teams.
  

This role might be for you if:

• Technical precision and mechanical troubleshooting help you keep complex surgical environments running safely and efficiently.
• You enjoy balancing hands-on equipment maintenance with direct patient care and surgical team support.
• Attention to detail ensures that critical medical machinery is flawlessly cleaned, inspected, and ready for use.
• Providing exceptional backup to physicians and nurses to create a safe patient experience is important to you.
• Adaptability allows you to manage urgent equipment demands and shifting case priorities while maintaining total professionalism.
• Continuous learning and participating in continuing education in-service programs motivate you to grow.
• Collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced, sterile environment is something you value and actively contribute to daily.
  

To be considered for this Equipment Technician opportunity, you are passionate about delivering top-tier technical support while creating a safe, efficient environment for every surgical team and patient you serve.

• You are a graduate of an accredited high school or possess an equivalent secondary education credential.
• You hold a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• You possess a strong mechanical aptitude and full working knowledge of surgical equipment, associated medical accessories, and biomedical safety tracking.
• You demonstrate correct, safe technique in using healthcare products according to manufacturer specifications and Medical Center policies.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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