Perioperative OR Tech – Growth, Teamwork & Impact

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

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.