Job Title: OR Surgical Technician
Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital
Department Name: Operating Room
Req #: 0000254148
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $35.05 - $42.97 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.
Operating Room Surgical Technician – RWJBarnabas Health
Position Overview
At RWJBarnabas Health, Surgical Technicians become part of a highly collaborative perioperative team where precision, teamwork, and patient-centered care support exceptional surgical outcomes. This Surgical Technician role offers opportunities for professional growth, advanced clinical experience, and a culture committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
As a Surgical Technician, you will play an essential role in preparing the operating room, supporting surgeons and perioperative nurses during procedures, and helping ensure every patient receives safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Surgical Technician is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
A Typical Day for a Surgical Technician May Include:
- Preparing operating rooms by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are organized, available, and ready for scheduled procedures.
- Collaborating with the perioperative registered nurse to provide individualized, age-appropriate care for patients throughout the surgical experience.
- Maintaining a sterile field and adhering to infection prevention, aseptic technique, and organizational policies to promote safe surgical outcomes.
- Anticipating the surgeon’s instrumentation and equipment needs during procedures while responding efficiently to changes in surgical conditions.
- Assisting the surgical team during routine and complex procedures by handling instruments, supplies, and equipment with precision and attention to detail.
- Monitoring the surgical environment to help ensure patients' physiologic responses remain appropriate throughout the perioperative experience.
- Supporting a safe operating room environment by following established risk reduction practices, including fire prevention protocols and safety procedures related to laser and electrosurgical equipment.
- Reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (e.g., damaged floors, walls, ceiling tiles, unsecured areas) and medical errors.
- Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, registered nurses, and other members of the perioperative team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Communicating effectively and collaborating with physicians and other patient care providers to consistently set and evaluate priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
- Utilizing the nursing process as an interdisciplinary team member to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualize the plan of care to address specific patient needs.
- Maintaining accurate preparation, organization, and turnover of surgical equipment to promote efficient workflow and readiness between procedures.
- Participating in departmental education, orientation, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives that support ongoing clinical excellence.
- Managing patient care delegation responsibly and accountably when delegating tasks to other members of the healthcare team.
- Performing other essential duties as required.
This Role Might Be For You If:
- You thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment where organization and attention to detail are essential.
- You remain calm, adaptable, and focused during complex or changing surgical procedures.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills help you collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative professionals.
- You anticipate the needs of the surgical team and take pride in supporting efficient, high-quality surgical care.
- Patient safety, sterile technique, and quality outcomes guide your daily work.
- You value accountability, professionalism, and continuous learning in your clinical practice while assuming responsibility for your own professional advancement.
- You enjoy contributing to a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional patient care.
- You possess a comprehensive knowledge of the patient population served.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
Education, Training, & Licensure:
- Program Completion: Successful completion of an accredited ARC/ASTA or nationally/regionally accredited Surgical Technology program, including appropriate documented clinical hours.
- Professional Standards: Ability to deliver care within the scope of practice defined by the ASC/AST and regulatory standards, maintaining a strict realization of your individual level of knowledge and experience.
Certifications:
- Surgical Tech Certification: Must hold and maintain a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or another nationally recognized credentialing organization.
- Life Support Certification: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification is required.
Experience:
- Previous experience in a surgical setting is preferred.