Surgical / OR Tech II, Mid Shift

Jersey City Medical Center; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health announces an OR Tech II position at Jersey City Medical Center in Newark. The role collaborates with perioperative nurses to organize individualized patient care and maintain a safe operating environment in the surgical suite during the day shift.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, OR technician training, 2–3 years of experience, and certification readiness. Strong communication and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an OR Technician training program.
• 2–3 years of experience in operating room support.
• Experience scrubbing service lines: robotics, vascular, neurovascular, and more.
• Excellent communication and ability to multitask and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the perioperative nurse and function as a team member to organize age-appropriate patient care.
• Maintain an environment that supports safe patient outcomes in the surgical suite.
• Help ensure patient physiologic responses to surgery meet expectations across the perioperative division.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OR Technician training program

Job description

Job Details

• 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

Required

• 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

• 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.