Operating Room Technician

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking an Operating Room Technician in New Jersey to assist during general surgeries and prepare sterile instruments. The role requires preparing the OR, handling sterile equipment, and ensuring patient care coordination with the RN.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent training, with on-call availability and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program, an accredited Practical Nursing program, or equivalent training.
• Ability to work on call under direction of the RN.
• BLS certification 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 ability

BLS certified

OR teamwork

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Practical Nursing program

Equivalent training

Job description

Operating Room Technician

Operating Room

The Operating Room Technician will:

• 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.

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.