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Saint Peter's Healthcare System

Operating Room Technician

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What they do

A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$51,992 / year median in New Jersey

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Operating Room Technician New Brunswick, NJ, United States | req7336 Posted on: 8/26/2026 Back to Search Operating Room Technician Operating Room The Operating Room Technician will: Function as a Scrub Assistant during general surgeries. Set up Operating Rooms with sterile instruments and surgical supplies. Assist with the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile equipment, instruments and supplies. Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice to ensure implementation of the Plan of Care and communicating information pertinent to the patient's status to Registered Nurse.
Requirements:
Graduate of a Surgical Technical Program, an accredited Practical School of Nursing, equivalent training or successful completion of an orientation program. Ability to work on call under direction of the RN. BLS administration required.
Salary Range:
27.62 - 44.20 USD We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status. Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards. You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.