Surgical / OR Tech III

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:

This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including their educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview

Working alongside the perioperative registered nurse, the surgical technician will be an integral part of the team, responsible for organizing and 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 align with expectations in 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) is mandatory
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association is required

Scheduling Requirements

• 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Full-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 various partners, including local sports teams and service providers

Why Choose 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 a supportive work environment for every team member. We take pride in our role in fostering healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time.

As New Jersey's foremost academic health system, we are at the forefront of innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social health determinants. Our goal is to make a significant impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing health outcomes and creating educational and career opportunities that benefit the state. We recognize the evolving needs of New Jersey residents, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or enhancing community health through local initiatives and education.