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OR Technician
Req #: 0000271952
Category: Surgical / OR Techs
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Operating Room
Pay Range: $20.82 - $29.67 per hour
Location:
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Title: OR Technician
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Operating Room
Req #: 0000271952
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $20.82 - $29.67 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 candidates educational background, skills and professional experience.
Operating Room Technician - RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Operating Room Technicians become part of a highly skilled surgical team where collaboration, precision, and patient-centered care support exceptional surgical outcomes. This Operating Room Technician role offers opportunities for professional growth, hands-on experience in a dynamic perioperative environment, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
As an Operating Room Technician, you will play an essential role in preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons and nursing staff during procedures, and helping ensure every patient receives safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical care. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Operating Room Technician is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
A typical day for an Operating Room Technician may include:
- Preparing operating rooms for surgical procedures by acquiring, preparing, and organizing the specific equipment, instruments, and sterile supplies required for each individual case.
- Assisting the surgical team by providing skilled scrub support throughout a variety of routine and complex surgical procedures.
- Anticipating team needs and responding efficiently to maintain a smooth, safe, and effective operative environment.
- Adhering strictly to infection control practices, including modern aseptic techniques, universal and isolation precautions, proper OR surgical attire, and matching CDC isolation guidelines.
- Enforcing safety regulations through mandatory handwashing policies and the appropriate, diligent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Handling and maintaining instrumentation with accuracy, which includes the proper cleaning, disinfecting, tracking, and organization of surgical equipment and restocking essential linens.
- Assisting with patient care before, during, and after surgery, applying a strong knowledge of safe patient positioning and body mechanics.
- Providing training and orientation to current staff and new personnel for both routine and complex surgical cases, actively assisting in training programs for incoming OR techs.
- Maintaining clinical competency by attending departmental in-service education and participating in continuous learning initiatives.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the ORT Director while maintaining a professional attitude and strict adherence to the departmental code of conduct.
This role might be for you if:
- You thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment where attention to detail and sharp eye-hand coordination are essential.
- You remain calm and highly focused during critical, complex, and evolving emergent surgical situations.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills help you collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative professionals.
- You possess the physical capabilities to read printed materials clearly, hear conversational voices easily (with or without a hearing aid), and safely lift and move heavy objects.
- Patient safety, infection prevention, and compassionate care guide every aspect of your professional practice.
- You enjoy mentorship and look forward to supporting the ongoing development of your peers and new trainees on the team.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician training program.
- Certifications: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) is strongly preferred.
- Experience: Prior operational experience as an OR Technician is preferred, though a strong foundational training background will be considered.
- Core Competencies: Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, CDC guidelines, manual dexterity, professional conduct standards, and the ability to work under pressure alongside a diverse medical team.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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