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Job Description
Coordinator RWJBarnabas Health life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement United States, Jersey, Elizabeth 225 Williamson Street (Show on map) Jun 27, 2026 Coordinator
Req #: 0000255491
Category:
Quality /
Patient Safety Status:
Full-Time Shift:
Day Facility:
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Department:
Operating Room Pay Range:
$23.85 - $31.00 per hour
Location:
225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Job Title:
Coordinator Location:
WILLIAMSON STREET
Department Name:
Operating Room Req #: 0000255491
Status:
Hourly Shift:
Day Pay Range:
$23.85 - $31.00 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in 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 Operating Room Coordinator operates within a dynamic and often high-stakes environment, ensuring the seamless administration of anesthesia and the optimal functionality of equipment that anesthesiologists rely on.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Certifications and Licenses Required:
BLS Preferred:
Anesthesia Technician Certification
Certified Central Processing Certification Qualities:
Sterile technique: A thorough understanding of sterile technique as it applies to handling and processing instruments and supplies
Product knowledge: Knowledge of surgical instruments and medical supplies
Communication:
Ability to communicate with fellow technicians and medical staff,
Organization:
Strong organizational skills for managing inventory and supplies
Basic math: Ability to perform basic calculations for inventory purposes
Computer skills: Knowledge of inventory and tracking software, and standard office programs Scheduling Requirements Full Time
Day Shift Essential Functions:
Case Cart Coordination:
Manages Instrumentation and Supplies
Return to designated location
Picking case carts for surgery
Equipment Coordination
Cleaning or equipment before and after use
Movement of equipment based on the need and workflow of the operating room
Preference Card Use
Print and management of preference cards for the purpose of case cart workflow
Inventory Management
Management of expirations and par levels of supplies
Participates as the primary assistant to Anesthesia for procedures in the Operating Room including Inpatient, PACU, Labor and Delivery, and Endoscopy
Prepares anesthesia supplies: Preoperative Ensure anesthesia carts are supplied and machines are in each room prior to the beginning of the surgery schedule and between procedures
Checks and replaces anesthesia gas tanks as needed
Retrieve special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by the person administering the anesthetic before and during surgery
Prepares complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring
This varies based on location and may include peripheral arterial and pulmonary artery catheter transducers, EKG, pulse oximeter, and nerve simulators
Ensures monitoring equipment and supplies are ready
Ensures the anesthesia machine is ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting problems
May perform daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders
May assist in positioning patients for procedures
Intraoperative:
Provide and set up disposable materials needed to collect shed blood
Based on location, may set up equipment for delivering salvaged and banked blood products with Cell Saver and Rapid infuser
Aseptically assemble autotransfusion disposables
Assist in dressing and securing IVs and Arterial lines
Assist Anesthesia during intubating and extubating procedures as directed
Restock all used supplies as needed during a surgery
Dispose of contaminated materials and disinfect equipment in accordance with general operating room P&P concerning biohazardous waste
Maintain awareness of physiological parameters and baselines of patients during a surgery
Postoperative:
Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and outside locations following each procedure
Clean, maintain, and package used anesthesia materials and equipment
Inventories and orders anesthesia supplies
Run errands as requested by anesthesiologists/CRNAs/charge RN/other team members as appropriate to facilitate the preparation and conduct of anesthesia
Perform additional duties as requested by other team members
Trouble shoot broken equipment and fix as directed by clinical engineering
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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 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 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 Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. 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! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer