Surgical / OR Tech II

Job Description Job Description Job Title: OR Tech II Location: Jersey City Medical Center Department: Operating Room Job Status: Hourly Shift: Evening Compensation: $30.65 - $37.58 per hour Pay Transparency: The stated hourly wage range reflects the expected compensation for this role in New Jersey. The final salary offered will be influenced by various factors, including the candidate's educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience. Job Overview The surgical technician will work closely with the perioperative registered nurse as part of a collaborative team. This role involves organizing and delivering tailored, age-appropriate care to patients, ensuring a safe environment that promotes positive surgical outcomes, and monitoring patients' physiological responses during surgery within the surgical suite and throughout the perioperative division. Qualifications Required: High School diploma or equivalent Completion of an OR 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 Certified Surgical Technician (required) Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association (required) Scheduling Requirements Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Every other weekend and holiday Full-time position Benefits and Perks 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 & 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 partners such as local sports teams and service providers Why Join Us? We are dedicated to being a leading healthcare provider, delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity. Our commitment extends to creating and maintaining healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As the foremost academic health system in New Jersey, we are at the forefront of innovative strategies 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 fostering educational and career opportunities. We recognize and respond to the evolving needs of our community, whether through improved coordination for complex health conditions or community health initiatives and educational programs.