Surgical Technician

Jersey City Medical Center; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jersey City Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in the operating room, provide direct patient care, and support surgical staff. The role requires certification and experience in a fast-paced OR, with a focus on aseptic technique and team collaboration.

The position offers full-time, day-shift hours in New Jersey, with a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits package. Monday–Friday scheduling supports work-life balance and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an OR Technician program or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing and surgical staff with direct patient care activities in the operating room environment.
• Performs technical duties related to scrub responsibilities, ensuring sterility and efficient workflow.
• Supports Circulator by gathering supplies, checking cases, and ensuring equipment readiness.
• Maintains aseptic technique and proper handling of specimens per OR policy.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of an OR Technician training program or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Surgical Technician

Location

Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name

JCMC ASC 1

Req #

0000240753

Job 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

Assists nursing and surgical staff with direct patient care activities. Assumes responsibility for providing technical assistance in the environment of the operating room. Plans and evaluates care provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an OR Technician training program or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Must be a Certified Surgical Technician by the Association of Surgery Technologists, NBSTSA
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

Monday to Friday Full Time 7:00 am-3:00 pm

Essential Functions

• Assists in the delivery of quality patient care through utilization of technical skills.
• Performs technical duties relating to scrub personnel, including smooth, precise, and efficient reaction to all situations, and assists with departmental work as assigned.
• Participates in staff, patient and/or family education to a degree consistent with personal knowledge base.
• Participates in unit PI activities.
• Applies knowledge of surgical asepsis when arranging and opening sterile packs, instruments, and other sterile supplies; visually checks package integrity and chemical indicators.
• Assists the Circulator by checking cases, gathering supplies and equipment; ensuring availability and proper functioning.
• Collaborates with the Operating Room team and performs technical duties in a mature, professional manner.
• Communicates pertinent information through verbal and written reports (i.e., surgeon requests, changes in surgeon preferences, potential safety hazards, and reports to relief personnel patient care concerns, etc.).
• Ensures patient safety through preventive measures and implementation of hospital and departmental policy and procedure.
• Ensures the proper collection, identification and delivery of specimens according to the OR policy and procedure of JCMC.
• Follows policy and procedure for correct side/site/patient identification Universal Protocol.
• Knowledgeable in JCMC Policy and Procedure and AORN recommended practice for high-level disinfection and sterilization.
• Monitors aseptic technique of surgical team and identifies breaks in sterility and corrects them as needed.
• Participates in the implementation and promotion of new policies and procedures; supports and actively seeks change to improve patient care routines and departmental function; participates in staff meetings and unit based performance improvement.
• Performs needle, sponge and instrument counts according to hospital policy and procedure (utilizes inventory sheet when appropriate).
• Performs scrubbing, gloving and draping techniques as set forth in Jersey City Medical Center Policy and Procedure Manual; maintains a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Precepts and assists new and existing staff members and students with education and orientation by displaying competency in all surgical specialties.
• Prepares and assists in the application of sterile surgical dressings, immobilizers and casts as ordered by the surgeon.
• Reports number and location of drains, implants, grafts, etc., inserted intraoperatively; ensures that the Circulator has all necessary information for documentation on the OR Record.
• Sets up back table and Mayo stand according to JCMC Policy; hands surgical instruments/supplies to surgical team so that surgical team’s attention remains focused on operative field, and anticipates needs of surgical team throughout procedure, maintaining a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Takes initiative to begin room turnover, restocks supplies, and returns equipment to proper storage area following the surgical procedure.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive 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!

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.