OR Equipment Technician: Surgical Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Operating Room Equipment Technician to help ensure the OR runs smoothly and safely. You will assist with specialized equipment, sterilizers, instrument transport to SPD, and patient transport to the OR, while upholding patient privacy and HIPAA requirements.

You’ll communicate with OR staff, keep Sterile Rooms stocked, and monitor autoclave operations. A commitment to on-call availability and strict adherence to policies supports high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 60 days of start date preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists OR staff with specialized equipment, operating sterilizers, transporting instruments to SPD.
• Maintains open communication with OR Service Coordinator and OR staff; responds to calls promptly.
• Ensures Sub Sterile Rooms are stocked and specimens are sent according to OR policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of OR equipment and assists with setup; keeps equipment clean after use.
• Operates independently when possible and may be on call on weekends and holidays.
• Monitors autoclave function and laboratories bio-testing documentation.
• Delivers specimens to the lab on schedule and transports patients safely to the OR.
• Maintains a clean, safe OR environment and adheres to universal precautions.
• Performs other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Aseptic techniques

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS Certification (AHA) within 60 days

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Operating Room Equipment Technician to help ensure the OR runs smoothly and safely. You will assist with specialized equipment, sterilizers, instrument transport to SPD, and patient transport to the OR, while upholding patient privacy and HIPAA requirements.

You’ll communicate with OR staff, keep Sterile Rooms stocked, and monitor autoclave operations. A commitment to on-call availability and strict adherence to policies supports high-quality patient care.