Ortho OR Tech & Surgical Support Lead

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Bayonne, NJ is hiring an O.R Tech Coordinator for a full-time, on-site role. The position includes handling Case Carts, ensuring sterile preparation, and supporting surgical teams with ortho and spinal procedures.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS, CST certification, and accreditation program completion (CAAHEP/ABHES). The role emphasizes aseptic technique, coordination with vendors, and training staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• BLS - AHA approved.
• Surgical Technician Certification (CST) Authorized by: NBSTA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technician Program approved by: CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied health Education Programs or ABHES - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes workload and prepares for the specific operative procedure utilizing appropriate Preference Care/Case Cart Requisition
• Ensures OR is stocked and ready for each case
• Demonstrates acceptable standards of aseptic technique when scrubbed
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the surgical procedure, instrumentation, supplies and equipment needed
• Responds appropriately to any unanticipated or emergency situation that may arise intra-operatively
• Utilizes equipment properly, according to manufacturers recommendation and adhering to OR protocols
• Assures equipment is cleaned and maintained for use by the next staff member and/or patient.
• Follows the hospital's policy and procedures on discarding contaminated and hazardous materials
• Resource for staff on all orthopedic procedures.
• Provides information on existing orthopedic procedures and new procedures - techniques and instrumentation.
• Provide hands-on training for all staff and maintain records of performance.
• Communicates with vendors for appropriate instrument tray sets, supplies, educational information, etc.
• Coordinate with OR/Sales Reps & Central Staff for sterility of trays, proper room set-up, supplies obtained in a timely manner.
• Assists Materials management with ordering supplies and equipment and other various duties.
• Help facilitate and prioritize "First Case" Ortho & Spinal Procedures, while assisting the Surgical teams in setting up.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS - AHA approved

Surgical Technician Certification (CST) Authorized by: NBSTA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied health Education Programs or ABHES - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Job description

Hudson Regional Health in Bayonne, NJ is hiring an O.R Tech Coordinator for a full-time, on-site role. The position includes handling Case Carts, ensuring sterile preparation, and supporting surgical teams with ortho and spinal procedures.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS, CST certification, and accreditation program completion (CAAHEP/ABHES). The role emphasizes aseptic technique, coordination with vendors, and training staff.