Surgical Tech I: Day Shift OR Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an OR Tech I in Jersey City to join the operating room team. Under RN supervision, you will support the surgeon and nursing staff, assist with patient care, and maintain sterile technique throughout surgical cases.

The role requires certification and strong teamwork. Responsibilities include scrubbing for multiple service lines and adapting to a fast-paced OR environment with alternating weekends and call coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician training program.
• NBSTSA Certification required for this role.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• A member of the surgical team, acting under the direction of a Registered Nurse, who works with the surgeon and RN in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibility before, during and after surgery.
• Assist in the scrub and setup for surgery and ensure sterile technique throughout procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Robotics scrub

Vascular scrub

Endovascular scrub

Neurovascular scrub

General surgery

Thoracic surgery

Neuro/spine scrub

Orthopedics scrub

Trauma scrub

Call readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Surgical Technician training program

Certified Surgical Technician

NBSTSA Certification

Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an OR Tech I in Jersey City to join the operating room team. Under RN supervision, you will support the surgeon and nursing staff, assist with patient care, and maintain sterile technique throughout surgical cases.

The role requires certification and strong teamwork. Responsibilities include scrubbing for multiple service lines and adapting to a fast-paced OR environment with alternating weekends and call coverage.