OR Tech Lead

Job Title: OR Tech Lead

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000268807

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $20.82 - $29.67 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.

Lead Operating Room Equipment Technician – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Lead Operating Room Equipment Technicians become part of a highly skilled surgical team where leadership, technical precision, and patient-centered care support exceptional surgical outcomes. This Lead OR Equipment Technician role offers opportunities for advanced professional growth, operational leadership in a dynamic Level I Trauma environment, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

As a Lead OR Equipment Technician, you will play an essential role in coordinating daily equipment operations, mentoring a dedicated technical team, and ensuring our operating rooms are fully equipped for complex and emergent surgical procedures. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every professional is encouraged to lead, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

A typical day for a Lead OR Equipment Technician may include:

• Operational Leadership: Leading and coordinating the daily activities of Operating Room Equipment Technicians, assigning workloads, prioritizing requests based on surgical schedules, and assisting leadership with staffing coverage, workflow improvements, onboarding, and competency validation.
• Team Mentorship: Coaching new technicians while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professional development, as well as participating in departmental committees and process improvement projects.
• Equipment Management: Ensuring all surgical equipment is inspected, tested, cleaned, and operational before procedures, while coordinating movement between operating rooms and tracking inventories to assist with capital planning.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Serving as the primary resource for complex equipment failures, implementing immediate solutions to minimize surgical delays, and coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs with Biomedical Engineering and external vendors.
• Surgical Support: Preparing and verifying specialty equipment for scheduled, emergent, and after-hours cases across complex specialties including Robotics, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Trauma, Urology, ENT, Plastics, General Surgery, Gynecology, and Transplant.
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Enforcing compliance with AORN, Joint Commission, Department of Health, OSHA, infection prevention, and hospital policies, while promoting the safe handling of advanced surgical technologies (lasers, RF generators, robotics, imaging systems, etc.).
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partnering with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, Sterile Processing, Biomedical Engineering, Supply Chain, and vendors to implement new equipment and manage product trials.

This role might be for you if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center environment where multi-tasking, sharp critical thinking, and rapid problem-solving are essential.
• You are a natural leader who enjoys coaching, building cohesive teams, and supporting the ongoing development of your peers.
• You remain calm, highly focused, and solutions-oriented during critical, evolving, and emergent surgical situations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills help you collaborate effectively across complex medical specialties and administrative vendor teams.
• Patient safety, regulatory quality, infection prevention, and exceptional customer service guide every aspect of your professional practice.
• You possess the physical capabilities to stand for extended periods, move large medical machinery, and safely lift, push, or pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. An Associate’s degree or technical education in Biomedical Technology, Electronics, Healthcare Technology Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of Operating Room Equipment Technician experience (or equivalent experience supporting complex medical equipment in an acute care environment) is required. Five (5) years of experience, previous lead/supervisory experience, and hands-on familiarity with robotic surgery platforms and integrated OR systems are highly preferred.
• Core Competencies: Expert knowledge of surgical equipment operation and maintenance; demonstrated understanding of aseptic technique and OR workflows; strong team-building, coaching, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.