Operating Room Technologist I - Perioperative Care

Jersey City Medical Center; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Operating Room Technologist I to join our Operating Room team at Jersey City Medical Center. This role focuses on room preparation, scrub support, sterile technique, and patient care during procedures in a high-volume surgical environment.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care, while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician training program.
• Current AST certification and BLS certification required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures by ensuring instruments and supplies are available and sterile.
• Provide scrub support to surgeons and nursing staff throughout a variety of procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention practices during every procedure.
• Handle, organize, and pass surgical instruments and equipment accurately.
• Assist with direct patient care before, during, and after surgery to ensure safety and comfort.
• Support instrument cleaning and preparation between cases.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and perioperative team for coordinated care.
• Participate in quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AST Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Operating Room Technologist I to join our Operating Room team at Jersey City Medical Center. This role focuses on room preparation, scrub support, sterile technique, and patient care during procedures in a high-volume surgical environment.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care, while upholding infection control and safety standards.