OR Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Operating Room Technician role at the Main Hospital in New Brunswick supports a highly skilled surgical team through preparation and assist during procedures. You will work to ensure sterile technique, coordinate with surgeons and nurses, and contribute to safe, efficient operative care.

Join a culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement while growing professionally in a dynamic perioperative environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician training program.
• Certifications: BLS required; AST certification strongly preferred.
• Experience: Prior OR Technician experience preferred; strong foundational training considered.
• Core competencies: sterile technique, CDC guidelines, manual dexterity, professional conduct, ability to work under pressure with a diverse medical team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with equipment, instruments, and sterile supplies for each case.
• Provide scrub support during a range of surgical procedures.
• Maintain a safe operative environment by anticipating team needs.
• Adhere to infection control practices and PPE usage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Calm under pressure

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

OR Technician training program

BLS certificate

AST certification preferred

Job description

Job Title: OR Technician

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000271952

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.82 - $29.67 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.

Operating Room Technician - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Operating Room Technicians become part of a highly skilled surgical team where collaboration, precision, and patient-centered care support exceptional surgical outcomes. This Operating Room Technician role offers opportunities for professional growth, hands-on experience in a dynamic perioperative environment, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

As an Operating Room Technician, you will play an essential role in preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons and nursing staff during procedures, and helping ensure every patient receives safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical care. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Operating Room Technician is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

A typical day for an Operating Room Technician may include:

• Preparing operating rooms for surgical procedures by acquiring, preparing, and organizing the specific equipment, instruments, and sterile supplies required for each individual case.
• Assisting the surgical team by providing skilled scrub support throughout a variety of routine and complex surgical procedures.
• Anticipating team needs and responding efficiently to maintain a smooth, safe, and effective operative environment.
• Adhering strictly to infection control practices, including modern aseptic techniques, universal and isolation precautions, proper OR surgical attire, and matching CDC isolation guidelines.
• Enforcing safety regulations through mandatory handwashing policies and the appropriate, diligent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Handling and maintaining instrumentation with accuracy, which includes the proper cleaning, disinfecting, tracking, and organization of surgical equipment and restocking essential linens.
• Assisting with patient care before, during, and after surgery, applying a strong knowledge of safe patient positioning and body mechanics.
• Providing training and orientation to current staff and new personnel for both routine and complex surgical cases, actively assisting in training programs for incoming OR techs.
• Maintaining clinical competency by attending departmental in-service education and participating in continuous learning initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the ORT Director while maintaining a professional attitude and strict adherence to the departmental code of conduct.

This role might be for you if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment where attention to detail and sharp eye-hand coordination are essential.
• You remain calm and highly focused during critical, complex, and evolving emergent surgical situations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills help you collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative professionals.
• You possess the physical capabilities to read printed materials clearly, hear conversational voices easily (with or without a hearing aid), and safely lift and move heavy objects.
• Patient safety, infection prevention, and compassionate care guide every aspect of your professional practice.
• You enjoy mentorship and look forward to supporting the ongoing development of your peers and new trainees on the team.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician training program.
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Prior operational experience as an OR Technician is preferred, though a strong foundational training background will be considered.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, CDC guidelines, manual dexterity, professional conduct standards, and the ability to work under pressure alongside a diverse medical team.