Surgical / OR Tech II

Job Description

Job Title: OR Tech II

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Requisition Number:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Salary 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 educational qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Position Overview:

The surgical technician will work closely with the perioperative registered nurse, contributing as a vital team member 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 are monitored and managed effectively within the surgical suite and throughout the perioperative process.

Qualifications:

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

Certifications and Licenses:

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

Scheduling Details:

• 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Availability for every other weekend and holidays
• Full-time position

Benefits and Perks:

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a wide range 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 with partners such as local sports teams and service providers

Why Join Us?

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. Our commitment extends to creating a supportive work environment for every team member. We take pride in our role in fostering healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system in New Jersey, we are at the forefront of innovative approaches to patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities across New Jersey. By enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities, we aim to meet the evolving needs of our communities, whether through improved coordination of care for complex health issues or community health initiatives.