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Posted 12 August, 2026

OR / Surgical Tech I , Midshift 11a-7p

Jersey City Medical Center
East Orange, NJ, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: OR Tech I

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Compensation: $31.41 - $38.42 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 relevant experience.

Job Overview

As a vital member of the surgical team, you will operate under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, collaborating closely with both the surgeon and RN to provide exceptional patient care. You will take on essential responsibilities before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Qualifications
  • Required:
  • 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
  • Certified Surgical Technician (required)
  • NBSTSA Certification (required)
  • Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association (required)
Scheduling Requirements
  • Shift: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Full Time
  • Alternating weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage
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 partners such as local sports teams and service providers
Why Choose 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 and maintain healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As New Jersey's foremost academic health system, 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 through improved coordination of care for complex health issues or by fostering community health through local initiatives and educational programs.