Surgical OR Support Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical & Prescription Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Support Technician for the OR-Environmental Services team at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. This role supports housekeeping, stocking, and patient transport in a fast-paced operating room environment, with an emphasis on safety and infection-control standards.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent and has knowledge of inventory control; AHA BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of inventory control techniques.
• Certified Aide training program preferred.
• Proven work record and commitment towards continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Assists in appropriate positions for surgical procedures
• Check supplies for outdates
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload: completes case carts
• Facilitates “express” processing of instruments/trays needed for later cases
• Follows proper safety and infection control procedures and maintains a safe work environment
• Maintains BLS completion status
• Maintains the confidentiality, security, and integrity for the management of associate / patient information
• Maintains the appropriate working condition of equipment utilized in direct patient care
• Performs surgical preps with proper instruction
• Proper transport and transfer patients when on call or as needed
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Reviews sterilizer performance tests and completes required documentation

Skills

Inventory control techniques

Professional development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Support Technician for the OR-Environmental Services team at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. This role supports housekeeping, stocking, and patient transport in a fast-paced operating room environment, with an emphasis on safety and infection-control standards.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent and has knowledge of inventory control; AHA BLS certification is required.