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Operating Room Director Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Operating Room Nurse

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$37.50 - $51.25/hr

Participates in various quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the Director of Nursing. * The Operating Room nurse must set priorities in planning cases, and making clinical decisions. They ...

Participates in various quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the Director of Nursing. * The Operating Room nurse must set priorities in planning cases, and making clinical decisions. They ...

Participates in various quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the Director of Nursing. * The Operating Room nurse must set priorities in planning cases, and making clinical decisions. They ...

Participates in various quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the Director of Nursing. * The Operating Room nurse must set priorities in planning cases, and making clinical decisions. They ...

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Operating Room RN

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$100K - $114K/yr

Position: Operating Room RN (Direct Hire) Location: Hauppauge, NY Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call) Compensation: $100,000-$114,000 annually ...

Operating Room Assistant This seven-bed unit offers a great opportunity to be a part of this fast ... This role functions as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a Registered ...

RN - OR

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$2.8K/wk

Provide direct patient care in the operating room. * Assist with both scrubbing and circulating duties. * Collaborate effectively with surgical teams across multiple specialties. * Maintain a sterile ...

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How much do operating room director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for operating room director in New York is $124,051.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,941.00 and $138,845.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operating room director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operating Room Director, you need expertise in surgical procedures, healthcare management, and a relevant clinical degree such as RN or surgical technologist certification, often accompanied by leadership experience. Familiarity with hospital information systems, surgical scheduling software, and regulatory compliance standards is critical. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills enable successful team management and efficient coordination of surgical services. These skills ensure patient safety, operational efficiency, and high-quality outcomes in a complex surgical environment.

What are some common challenges faced by an operating room director and how can they be addressed?

Operating Room Directors often face challenges such as managing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage, coordinating between surgeons, nurses, and support staff, and maintaining high standards for patient safety and infection control. Balancing administrative duties with clinical oversight can be demanding, especially during periods of high surgical volume or unexpected emergencies. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and proactive problem-solving are essential for addressing these challenges and ensuring smooth, efficient OR operations.

What does an operating room director do?

An Operating Room Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of the surgical services department in a hospital or healthcare facility. This role includes supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing budgets, and coordinating surgical schedules to optimize patient care and safety. The Operating Room Director also implements policies and procedures, collaborates with surgeons and other healthcare professionals, and works to improve operational efficiency. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this position.

What is the difference between Operating Room Director vs Surgical Services Manager?

AspectOperating Room DirectorSurgical Services Manager
CredentialsRN, BSN, or higher; management experienceRN, BSN, or related healthcare management background
Work EnvironmentHospital OR departments, overseeing surgical operationsHospital surgical units, managing staff and procedures
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, policy development, staff oversightScheduling, resource management, staff coordination

The Operating Room Director typically holds a higher-level leadership role with strategic responsibilities, while the Surgical Services Manager focuses more on daily operations and staff management within surgical units. Both roles require healthcare credentials and experience in surgical environments, but the Director often has broader administrative duties.

What are the most commonly searched types of Operating Room jobs in New York?

The most popular types of Operating Room jobs in New York are:

What cities in New York are hiring for Operating Room Director jobs?

Cities in New York with the most Operating Room Director job openings:

Infographic showing various Operating Room Director job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,051 per year, or $59.6 per hour.

Operating Room Coordinator

RWJBarnabas Health

Elizabeth, NJ • On-site

$23.85 - $31/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


RWJBarnabas Health rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 331 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

235th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description


Operating Room Coordinator
Req #: 0000255491
Category: Anesthesia Technician, Central Sterile Processing, Dental, Dialysis Technician, EKG / EEG Technician, Sleep Polysomnography Technician, Surgical / OR Techs
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Operating Room
Pay Range: $23.85 - $31.00 per hour
Location:
225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: Coordinator

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000255491

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.85 - $31.00 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:

A Operating Room Coordinator operates within a dynamic and often high-stakes environment, ensuring the seamless administration of anesthesia and the optimal functionality of equipment that anesthesiologists rely on.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • BLS

Preferred:

  • Anesthesia Technician Certification
  • Certified Central Processing Certification

Qualities:

  • Sterile technique: A thorough understanding of sterile technique as it applies to handling and processing instruments and supplies
  • Product knowledge: Knowledge of surgical instruments and medical supplies
  • Communication: Ability to communicate with fellow technicians and medical staff,
  • Organization: Strong organizational skills for managing inventory and supplies
  • Basic math: Ability to perform basic calculations for inventory purposes
  • Computer skills: Knowledge of inventory and tracking software, and standard office programs

Scheduling Requirements

  • Full Time
  • Day Shift

Essential Functions:

  • Case Cart Coordination:
  • Manages Instrumentation and Supplies
  • Return to designated location
  • Picking case carts for surgery
  • Equipment Coordination
  • Cleaning or equipment before and after use
  • Movement of equipment based on the need and workflow of the operating room
  • Preference Card Use
  • Print and management of preference cards for the purpose of case cart workflow
  • Inventory Management
  • Management of expirations and par levels of supplies
  • Participates as the primary assistant to Anesthesia for procedures in the Operating Room including Inpatient, PACU, Labor and Delivery, and Endoscopy
  • Prepares anesthesia supplies:

Preoperative

  • Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures
  • Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed
  • Retrieve special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the person administering the anesthetic before and during surgery
  • Prepares complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring
  • This varies based on location and may include peripheral arterial and pulmonary artery catheter transducers, EKG, pulse oximeter, and nerve simulators
  • Ensures monitoring equipment and supplies are ready
  • Ensures the anesthesia machine is ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting problems
  • May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders
  • May assist in positioning patients for procedures

Intraoperative:

  • Provide and set up disposable materials needed to collect shed blood
  • Based on location, may set up equipment for delivering salvaged and banked blood products with Cell Saver and Rapid infuser
  • Aseptically assemble autotransfusion disposables
  • Assist in dressing and securing IVs and Arterial lines
  • Assist Anesthesia during intubating and extubating procedures as directed
  • Restock all used supplies as needed during a surgery
  • Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room P&P concerning biohazardous waste
  • Maintain awareness of physiological parameters and baselines of patients during a surgery

Postoperative:

  • Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and outside locations following each procedure
  • Clean, maintain, and package used anesthesia materials and equipment
  • Inventories and orders anesthesia supplies
  • Run errands as requested by anesthesiologists/CRNAs/charge RN/other team members as appropriate to facilitate the preparation and conduct of anesthesia
  • Perform additional duties as requested by other team members
  • Trouble shoot broken equipment and fix as directed by clinical engineering

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Planning Support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Community and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.

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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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About RWJBarnabas Health

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RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. Throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and health professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region. We aim 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.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Orange, NJ, US

Year founded

2015