Operating Room Technician

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Jersey is seeking a Scrub Assistant to support surgical teams during general surgeries. The role includes preparing ORs with sterile instruments and supplies, assisting with sterile and unsterile equipment, and maintaining instrument readiness for procedures.

The position requests a graduate from a surgical tech program or equivalent training, with on-call ability under RN direction and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technical Program, an accredited Practical School of Nursing, equivalent training or successful completion of an orientation program.
• Ability to work on call under direction of the RN.
• BLS administration required.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Scrub Assistant during general surgeries.
• Set up Operating Rooms with sterile instruments and surgical supplies.
• Assist with the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice to ensure implementation of the Plan of Care and communicating information pertinent to the patient's status to Registered Nurse.

Skills

On-call capability

BLS certification

Education

Surgical Technology program or equivalent

Job description

• Function as a Scrub Assistant during general surgeries.
• Set up Operating Rooms with sterile instruments and surgical supplies.
• Assist with the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice to ensure implementation of the Plan of Care and communicating information pertinent to the patient's status to Registered Nurse.

Operating Room

• Function as a Scrub Assistant during general surgeries.
• Set up Operating Rooms with sterile instruments and surgical supplies.
• Assist with the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice to ensure implementation of the Plan of Care and communicating information pertinent to the patient's status to Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Technical Program, an accredited Practical School of Nursing, equivalent training or successful completion of an orientation program.
• Ability to work on call under direction of the RN.
• BLS administration required.

Salary Range: 27.62 - 44.20 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's .