Perioperative OR Technician — Team-Focused Surgical Support

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey seeks an OR Technician to join its operating room team. You will prepare ORs, pass instruments, assist surgeons and nurses, and support patient safety and aseptic technique in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

The ideal candidate is a high school graduate who completed an accredited OR Technician program and holds AST certification with BLS. This hourly position offers day shifts and competitive pay with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with accredited OR Technician training program.
• AST certification and American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures and ensure instruments and sterile supplies are ready.
• Assist surgeons, registered nurses, and perioperative staff during procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention throughout surgery.
• Handle and pass surgical instruments with accuracy and care.
• Support patient safety, comfort and dignity before, during and after surgery.
• Assist with cleaning, sterilization and preparation of OR equipment between procedures.
• Collaborate with the perioperative team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

Job description

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey seeks an OR Technician to join its operating room team. You will prepare ORs, pass instruments, assist surgeons and nurses, and support patient safety and aseptic technique in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

The ideal candidate is a high school graduate who completed an accredited OR Technician program and holds AST certification with BLS. This hourly position offers day shifts and competitive pay with opportunities for professional growth.