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Job Title: OR Tech II

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

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Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $30.65 - $37.58 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The stated hourly wage range reflects the expected compensation for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including their educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

At our organization, Operating Room Technologists become integral members of a proficient surgical team where teamwork, accuracy, and patient-focused care lead to outstanding surgical results. This position provides avenues for professional advancement, practical experience in a vibrant perioperative setting, and a commitment to quality, safety, and ongoing improvement. As an Operating Room Technician, you will be crucial in preparing the surgical environment, assisting surgeons and nursing staff during operations, and ensuring that every patient receives safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical care. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that encourages every Operating Room Technician to grow, contribute, and make a significant difference.

• Preparing surgical rooms for procedures by ensuring that instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are available, organized, and functioning correctly.
• Providing skilled scrub support to surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical team members during various procedures.
• Anticipating the needs of the surgical team and responding promptly to maintain a smooth, safe, and effective operating environment.
• Upholding sterile techniques and adhering to infection control, aseptic practices, and organizational policies throughout all procedures.
• Handling, organizing, and passing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment with precision and attention to detail.
• Assisting with direct patient care activities before, during, and after surgery while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity.
• Supporting the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of surgical instruments and operating room equipment between procedures.
• Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other perioperative team members to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and ongoing professional development to promote clinical excellence and continuous learning.
• Practicing within the legal and professional scope of the Operating Room Technician role while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

• You excel in a fast-paced surgical environment where meticulous attention to detail is crucial.
• You maintain composure, focus, and adaptability during complex and evolving surgical procedures.
• Your strong teamwork and communication skills enable effective collaboration with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative professionals.
• Patient safety, sterile technique, and quality care are central to your work ethic.
• You proactively anticipate the needs of the surgical team and take pride in facilitating efficient operating room workflows.
• You are committed to continuous learning and enjoy enhancing your clinical knowledge and technical skills.
• Compassion, professionalism, and accountability are the cornerstones of your approach to patient care.

To be considered for this Operating Room Technologist position, you should be passionate about delivering safe, high-quality surgical care through technical expertise and teamwork. A high school diploma and successful completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician training program are required. Current certification from the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association are mandatory. You should be dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient safety, surgical excellence, and professional practice while contributing to a collaborative perioperative team.