What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician, Operating Room position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The OR Technician is responsible for assisting the surgeon with all assigned procedures. The OR Technician will participate in the on call rotation for weekdays, weekends and holidays. As a team member, they will set up rooms for procedures, arrange necessary equipment and mentor new employees as needed.
A 560 Bed Community Hospital with a 10 Room OR/ASC Suite
Heavy concentration in Ortho/Spine and Robotic Surgery
JCAHO Total Joint Certification
Qualifications:
Required:
BLS
1 year of surgical work experience
Surgical technologists in New Jersey health care facilities must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) have successfully completed a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists;
(b) holds and maintain a certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, or other nationally recognized credentialing organization;
(c) have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps;
(d) be employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility as of December 20, 2011;
or (e) be in the service of the federal government
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, 12pm-8:30pm
- Monday-Friday
- FT
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.
