Surgical Tech / OR Tech II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: OR Tech II

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Requisition Number:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

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 educational qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Position Overview:

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 process.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• 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
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Part-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
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through various partners, including 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 all team members. We take pride in our role in fostering healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system, we are focused on innovative approaches to enhance 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 improving the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities, we aim to meet the evolving needs of our community, whether through better coordination of complex health conditions or enhancing community health via local initiatives and education.