OR / Surgical Tech I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an OR Tech I for Jersey City Medical Center. The role involves assisting the surgical team under RN supervision, scrubbing across multiple service lines, and ensuring sterile technique in the operating room.

The position requires a Surgical Technician program, NBSTSA certification, BLS, and 2–3 years of experience. Day shift, full-time with alternating weekends and call coverage. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician training program.
• 2–3 years of experience.
• Scrub duties across robotics, vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, general, thoracic, neuro/spine, orthopedics, trauma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to make calls, be flexible, multitask and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgery under the direction of the surgeon and RN.
• Maintain sterile field and proper instrument counts.
• Prepare and handle necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Support preop and postop patient care as needed.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technician training

2–3 years experience

Robotics scrubbing

Vascular scrubbing

Neurovascular scrubbing

Orthopedics scrubbing

Trauma scrubbing

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Surgical Technician training program

High School diploma or equivalent

NBSTSA Certification

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

Job description

Job Title: OR Tech I

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $31.41 - $38.42 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

A member of the surgical team, acting under the direction of a Registered Nurse, who works with the surgeon and RN in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibility before, during and after surgery.

Qualifications:

Required:

• HighSchooldiplomaorequivalent
• Completion of a Surgical Technician training program
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• Must have strong knowledge with skill being able to scrub the following service lines: robotics, vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, general, thoracic, neuro/spine, orthopedics, complex plastic cases and trauma
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbally and written)
• Must be able to make calls. Must be flexible, able to multitask and be able to work independently

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certified Surgical Technician, required
• NBSTSA Certification, required
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Full Time
• Alternating Weekends, holidays and call coverage

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package providescomprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.