Surgical Tech / OR Tech II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: OR Tech II

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

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Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Compensation Range: $31.41 - $38.42 per hour

Pay Transparency:

This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey.

The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including their educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

The surgical technician will work closely with the perioperative registered nurse as part of a team to provide tailored, age-appropriate care to patients. This role involves maintaining a safe environment that promotes positive patient outcomes and ensuring that patients' physiological responses during surgery align with expectations in the surgical suite and throughout the perioperative division.

Essential Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Surgical Technician training program
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in scrubbing for various service lines, including robotics, vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, general, thoracic, neuro/spine, orthopedics, complex plastic cases, and trauma
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make calls, demonstrate flexibility, multitask, and work independently

• Certification as a Surgical Technician (NBSTSA) is required
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association is required

• Shift hours: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Availability for every other weekend and holidays
• Full-time position

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a variety of benefits and resources aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs
• Optional Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through various partners, including local sports teams and service providers

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. Our goal is to create a supportive work environment for every team member while enhancing the health of our communities, one individual at a time. As a leading academic health system, we are committed to advancing innovative approaches in patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities across New Jersey, improving health outcomes and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of residents and are dedicated to enhancing care coordination for complex health issues and promoting community health through local initiatives and education.