Surgical / OR Tech III

Jersey City Medical Center; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Jersey City Medical Center is seeking an OR Technician III to join the Operating Room team. The role collaborates with the perioperative RN to organize age-specific patient care and maintain a safe surgical environment.

Required are a Surgical Technician training program, NBSTSA certification, and a 2–3 year track record, with BLS certification. Expect daytime hours, full-time hours, and shifts including weekends/holidays in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Surgical Technician training program.
• 2–3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge to scrub robotics, vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, general, thoracic, neuro/spine, orthopedics, complex plastic cases and trauma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
• Certified Surgical Technician (NBSTSA) required.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist perioperative RN in organizing and administering age-appropriate patient care in the OR.
• Maintain a safe environment to facilitate positive patient outcomes in the surgical suite.
• Support perioperative team across the division to ensure smooth surgical workflows.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Surgical Technician training program

Job description

Job Title: OR Tech III

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000243095

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $31.41 - $38.42 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

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an Surgical 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 Licences Required

• Certified Surgical Technician (NBSTSA) required
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

• 7:00 am - 3:00 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!

Company Culture

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.