OR Tech Lead

Job Overview OR Tech Lead Operating Room Technician (Lead OR Tech) responsible for providing expert clinical equipment application and technical oversight in a dynamic operating room environment. Works collaboratively to ensure optimal patient safety and seamless surgical workflows across multiple operating rooms. Typical Day (Responsibilities) Managing daily surgical workflows and maintaining exceptional eye‑hand coordination during complex, fast‑paced procedures. Operating, troubleshooting, and ensuring precise function and routine maintenance of critical operating room clinical equipment. Applying advanced aseptic techniques to prepare sterile fields, manage instrumentation, and minimize infection risks. Communicating effectively with diverse teams including medical staff, technical personnel, patients of all ages, and vendor representatives. Staying calm and making rapid, safe decisions in a high‑stress environment to support patient‑focused care. Standing and walking for extended periods during surgical procedures while remaining highly alert to team needs. Interpreting critical color‑coded medical data and reading detailed technical manuals accurately to ensure patient safety. Moving, pushing, and pulling heavy mobile devices or wheeled clinical equipment safely with little to no assistance. Lifting and positioning surgical instrumentation, trays, and essential medical devices weighing up to 50 pounds. Adhering strictly to safety protocols regarding exposure to anesthetic gases, blood‑borne pathogens, radiation, power tools, and chemicals. This Role Might Be For You If You are passionate about maintaining a highly vigilant, precise, and safety‑focused operating room environment. You keep yourself current on aseptic techniques, medical terminology, and surgical equipment upgrades or advancements. You set a high bar for yourself and your team to ensure flawless communication, sterile integrity, and meticulous equipment care. You recognize and respect the impact your technical accuracy and physical endurance have on surgical success and clinical safety. You believe that patient safety and operational excellence are optimized through open communication, physical coordination, and rigorous attention to detail. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is required (college‑level coursework in a related technical area preferred). Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Previous experience as an Operating Room Technician is strongly preferred. One year of related work experience with medical equipment, tools, and technical maintenance is preferred. Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accident Obligations Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health