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Surgical / OR Tech I

Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026

Job Title: OR Tech I

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000228699

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $31.41 - $38.42 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

A member of the surgical team, acting under the direction of a Registered Nurse, who works with the surgeon and RN in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibility before, during and after surgery.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of an OR Technician training program
  • 2 – 3 years of experience
  • Must have strong knowledge with skill being able to scrub the following service lines: robotics, vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, general, thoracic, neuro/spine, orthopedics, complex plastic cases and trauma
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbally and written)
  • Must be able to make calls. Must be flexible, able to multitask and be able to work independently

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • Certified Surgical Technician, required
  • NBSTSA Certification, required
  • Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

  • 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Full Time
  • Alternating Weekends, holidays and call coverage

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • 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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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