Surgical / OR Tech II, Mid Shift

Jersey City Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an OR Tech II at Jersey City Medical Center. The technician will collaborate with the perioperative team to organize individualized patient care and maintain a safe surgical environment to ensure expected physiologic responses during procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, OR Technician training, 2–3 years of experience, and certification. The role operates 11:00 am–7:00 pm, full-time, on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an OR Technician training program.
• 2–3 years of experience.
• Must scrub service lines: robotics, vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, general, thoracic, neuro/spine, orthopedics, complex plastic cases and trauma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
• Must be able to make calls, be flexible, multitask, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the perioperative team and organize age-appropriate patient care.
• Maintain a safe operating environment and ensure expected physiologic responses during surgery.
• Assist with scrub responsibilities across multiple service lines including robotics and neurovascular.

Skills

Surgical technology

Robotics experience

Endovascular knowledge

Communication skills

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OR Technician training program

Job description

Job Title: OR Tech II

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $30.65 - $37.58 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

In collaboration with the perioperative registered nurse, the surgical technician will function as a member of the team to organize and administer individualizes age specific care to patients, maintain an environment that facilitates safe patient outcomes, and ensure patient’s physiologic responses to surgery are as expected in the surgical suite and across the perioperative division.

Qualifications:

• HighSchooldiplomaorequivalent
• Completion of an OR Technician training program
• 2 – 3 years of experience
• Must have strong knowledge with skill being able to scrub the following service lines: robotics, vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, general, thoracic, neuro/spine, orthopedics, complex plastic cases and trauma
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbally and written)
• Must be able to make calls. Must be flexible, able to multitask and be able to work independently

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certified Surgical Technician, required
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Every other weekend and Holiday
• Full Time

Benefits and Perks:

• At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package providescomprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.