Surgical Tech / OR Tech II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: OR Tech II

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

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

Job Overview

Working alongside the perioperative registered nurse, the surgical technician will be an integral part of the team, responsible for organizing and delivering tailored, age-appropriate care to patients. This role involves maintaining a safe environment that promotes positive patient outcomes and ensuring that patients' physiological responses to surgery are monitored and managed effectively within the surgical suite and throughout the perioperative division.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Certifications and Licenses Required

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

Scheduling Requirements

• 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 & 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 various partners, including local sports teams and service providers

Why Join Us?

We are committed to being a leading healthcare provider, delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity. Our goal is to create a supportive work environment for every team member while fostering healthier communities, one individual at a time. As the foremost academic health system in New Jersey, we are dedicated to advancing innovative approaches in 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, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize and respond to the evolving needs of our community, whether by improving care coordination for complex health issues or promoting community health through local initiatives and educational programs.