OR Tech III

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Life & AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an OR Tech III for the Jersey City area. The role supports the Operating Room team, scrubs across multiple service lines, and contributes to safe perioperative care.

The position requires a high school diploma, surgical technician training, and 2–3 years of experience. Night shifts, full-time schedule, and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Surgical Technician training program.
• 2–3 years of experience as a surgical technician.
• Must scrub across service lines: robotics, vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, general, thoracic, neuro/spine, orthopedics, complex plastic cases and trauma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
• Able to make calls, flexible, multitask, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the perioperative team to organize and administer age-specific patient care.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure patient physiologic responses to surgery meet expectations.
• Assist in the operating room as a scrub tech across multiple service lines.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Surgical scrub knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technician training program

Tools

NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technician

BLS Healthcare Provider

Job description

Job Title: OR Tech III

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000245314

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

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:

In collaboration with the perioperative registered nurse, the surgical technician will function as a member of the team to organize and administer individualizes age specific care to patients, maintain an environment that facilitates safe patient outcomes, and ensure patient’s physiologic responses to surgery are as expected in the surgical suite and across the perioperative division.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an 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 (NBSTSA) required
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift
• Full Time

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive 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. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.