Surgical / OR Tech III

Job Description

Job Title: OR Tech III

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $31.41 - $38.42 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The stated pay range represents the expected hourly wage 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 work experience.

As part of our organization, the Operating Room Technologist joins a proficient surgical team where teamwork, precision, and a focus on patient care lead to outstanding surgical results. This position provides avenues for professional advancement, practical experience in a vibrant perioperative setting, and a commitment to quality, safety, and ongoing improvement. In this role, you will be crucial in preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons and nursing staff during procedures, and ensuring that every patient receives safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical care. By joining our team, you become part of a community that encourages every Operating Room Technician to grow, contribute, and make a significant difference.

• Preparing surgical rooms by ensuring that instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are organized, available, and functioning correctly.
• Providing skilled scrub support to surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical team members during various procedures.
• Anticipating the needs of the surgical team and responding promptly to maintain a smooth, safe, and effective operating environment.
• Upholding sterile techniques and adhering to infection control, aseptic practices, and organizational policies throughout all procedures.
• Handling, organizing, and passing surgical instruments and supplies with precision and attention to detail.
• Assisting with direct patient care activities before, during, and after surgery, while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity.
• Supporting the cleaning, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments and operating room equipment between procedures.
• Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other perioperative team members to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and ongoing professional development to promote clinical excellence and continuous learning.
• Practicing within the legal and professional boundaries of the Operating Room Technician role while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

• You excel in a fast-paced surgical environment where meticulous attention to detail is crucial.
• You maintain composure, focus, and adaptability during complex and changing surgical procedures.
• Your strong teamwork and communication skills enable effective collaboration with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative professionals.
• Patient safety, sterile technique, and quality care are central to your work ethic.
• You proactively anticipate the needs of the surgical team and take pride in facilitating efficient operating room workflows.
• You value continuous learning and enjoy enhancing your clinical knowledge and technical abilities.
• Compassion, professionalism, and accountability characterize your approach to patient care.

To qualify for this Operating Room Technologist position, you should be passionate about delivering safe, high-quality surgical care through technical expertise and teamwork. A high school diploma and completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician training program are required. Current certification from the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association are also necessary. You should be dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient safety, surgical excellence, and professional practice while contributing to a collaborative perioperative team.