OR Technician, Operating Room

Job Overview

The Surgical Technologist (ST) delivers care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the ASC/AST and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics. The Surgical Technologist assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of owning an individual level of knowledge and experience and assuming responsibility for one's own professional advancement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Completion of an accredited ARC/ASTA Surgical Technology program including appropriate documented clinical hours
• Minimum 1 year of work experience
• Flexible and willing to learn new specialties and function well in a team setting

Preferred:

• Experience with the following specialties: Orthopedics, Podiatry, General Surgery including robot & laparoscopy, Urology and Vascular

Certifications and Licenses Required

• National Certification in Surgical Technology
• BLS through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift working, 11:30am - 10:00pm
• 10 hour shift x 4 days a week with 1 day off a week which varies
• Willing to take on call emergencies
• FT

Essential Functions

• Scrub independently on surgical cases
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of sterile techniques
• Understands the role of patient advocate in the surgical setting
• Will speak up for safety
• Other essential duties as required

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 Jerseywhether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.