Operating Room Technician – Precision Surgical Support

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Operating Room Technician to join our surgical team in New Jersey. You will prepare the OR, assist surgeons and nursing staff, and help ensure safe, efficient patient care throughout procedures.

This hourly position requires completion of an accredited OR Technician program, current AST and BLS certifications, and a commitment to sterile technique and patient safety within a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with accredited OR tech training.
• AST certification and BLS required.
• Willing to comply with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Provide scrub support during procedures for surgeons and nurses.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection control during surgeries.
• Handle and pass surgical instruments accurately with attention to detail.
• Assist with patient care before, during, and after surgery while ensuring safety and dignity.
• Assist with instrument maintenance and turnover between procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Scrub support

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Operating Room Technician training program

AST Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Operating Room Technician to join our surgical team in New Jersey. You will prepare the OR, assist surgeons and nursing staff, and help ensure safe, efficient patient care throughout procedures.

This hourly position requires completion of an accredited OR Technician program, current AST and BLS certifications, and a commitment to sterile technique and patient safety within a fast-paced perioperative setting.