Surgical / OR Tech III

Job Title: OR Tech III

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $31.41 - $38.42 per hour

Compensation Transparency

The stated hourly wage range reflects the expected pay for this role in New Jersey. The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Job Overview

Working alongside the perioperative registered nurse, the surgical technician will be an integral part of the team, responsible for 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 during 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
• 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 (NBSTSA) required
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association required

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: 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 partners such as local sports teams and service providers

Why Join Us?

We are dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. Our commitment extends to delivering an outstanding work experience for every team member. We take pride in our role in fostering healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system in New Jersey, we are at the forefront of innovative strategies in high-quality 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 for complex health conditions or by promoting community health through local initiatives and educational programs.