Surgical Equipment Technician – Day Shift (OR Support)

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City is seeking an Equipment Technician to support the surgical team by ensuring equipment readiness, maintaining a safe environment, and assisting with patient transportation and room setup.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, knowledge of surgical equipment, and adherence to infection prevention protocols. Typical work hours are Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm, at Jersey City Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an equivalent secondary education credential.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and full working knowledge of surgical equipment, associated medical accessories, and biomedical safety tracking.
• Demonstrate correct, safe technique in using healthcare products according to manufacturer specifications and Medical Center policies.
• Role is Monday- Friday, 8 am-4 pm.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surgical environments by assembling equipment, supplies, and instruments for various operative procedures.
• Assisting the surgical team with room preparation, patient transport to and from the Operating Room (OR), and patient positioning.
• Supporting nursing staff with direct patient personal needs.
• Performing preventative user maintenance on OR equipment by maintaining wheels, hinges, hardware, and replacing filters.
• Inspecting physical components like hoses, cords, cuffs, fiber optic cables, and bulbs to ensure peak operational safety.
• Conducting specialized equipment checks.
• Managing video and boom systems across Orthopedics and General/GYN specialties by dusting daily, replacing printer ink/paper, and resetting standards.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and configuration problems associated with surgical video equipment and specialized medical accessories.
• Serving as a Biomedical liaison to track safety inspection labels, manage product recalls, and coordinate external repairs.
• Strict adherence to infection prevention hospital protocols .
• Collaborating across departments by running critical errands to other nursing units and medical center teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Surgical equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City is seeking an Equipment Technician to support the surgical team by ensuring equipment readiness, maintaining a safe environment, and assisting with patient transportation and room setup.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, knowledge of surgical equipment, and adherence to infection prevention protocols. Typical work hours are Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm, at Jersey City Medical Center.