Operating Room Technician Jobs in New Jersey
Operating Room Technician jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in the state's dense network of acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and academic medical centers, with demand ranging from entry-level surgical technologist roles to lead scrub tech positions. The most active hiring metros are Newark, Camden, and Hackensack, where major systems like RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Cooper University Health Care maintain high surgical volumes year-round. Cardiac, orthopedic, and neurosurgical specialties see the most consistent openings across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About us
Advanced Surgical Institute is an ambulatory surgical center in Sewell, NJ. We are professional, supportive, engaging and our goal is to provide our patients with an excellent surgical experience.
Our work environment includes:
- Safe work environment
- Company perks
ADVANCED SURGICAL INSTITUE JOB DESCRIPTION
Date Created: October 26, 2026
Position Title: Registered Nurse - Operating Room Charge Nurse, (non-exempt)
Reports To: Director of Nursing and Administrator
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Accountable and responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the staffing and patient through put for the Operating room. Ensures patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility policies and procedures. Coordinates daily activities, as appropriate, with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director. Encourages teamwork and facilitates cross training to other areas of the facility. Collaborates all aspects of patient care with other clinical areas, ensuring all needed resources are available. Fosters a “One Facility”, without boundaries philosophy to all members of the staff at all times.
ADVANCED SURGICAL INSTITUTE MISSION/VISION STATEMENT: the Advanced Surgical Institute provides cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state of the art technology in a respectful and dedicated environment by a highly-skilled, compassionate team oriented staff serving Washington Township, NJ and surrounding communities.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care.
Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted Standards of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
Assists with the ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies.
Maintains order and cleanliness of the designated area and insures NJDOHSS and AAAHC standards are maintained at all times.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains services as assigned, in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Assists with the development and monitoring of the standards of assigned areas.
Responsible for efficient and effective patient care and quality improvement.
Assists the DON in determining goals for assigned area and effectively manages resources to achieve the goals.
Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians and all staff to ensure quality patient care.
At the direction of the Director of Nursing, maintains an adequate inventory for assigned area, including but not limited to, equipment and supplies.
Assists in the interviewing process and orientation of clinical and corresponding ancillary area employees.
Assists with staffing assigned area, and other areas as needed, performing daily operational processes.
Responsible for fostering an environment that promotes staff growth, development, and teamwork.
Assures adherence to Surgery Center policies, procedures, and safety programs.
Participates in Quality Committee(s) as requested, and/or assigned. Proactively seeks to continuously improve patient care and operations.
Exhibits competency in performing all functions of assigned area or duties.
Responsible for other functions as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - Required:
Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Current licensure in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse
Must be current in BCLS
AORN certified preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire date.
ACLS/PALS certification within six months of hire date
Education - Preferred:
Computer literacy: Must be able to navigate the Center’s Operating System.
BSN Degree
AORN certified
Experience:
Two or more years of charge nurse experience in an ambulatory surgery center or within an operating room of an acute care hospital.
Dependability:
Attendance
Punctuality
Ability to meet deadlines
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Interdependent Partnering:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to assist in training newly hired staff on policies, procedures and processes
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, physicians, patients, and visitors
Ability to work and foster a team environment
Other
Mastering Complexity:
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to lead individuals and teams to accomplish common goals
Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative
Other
Customer/Marketplace Focus:
Strong knowledge of the Health Care industry
Strong understanding of patient needs
Significant expertise in human relations
Mentor clinical/professional development of staff
Effectively interface with all areas of the surgery center
Technical/Functional:
Working knowledge of healthcare related documentation/systems
Working knowledge of nursing skills and techniques
Working knowledge of medical equipment
Working knowledge of healthcare culture and processes
Basic knowledge of computer spreadsheets and word processing
Work Environment:
Ambulatory Surgery Center (with a focus in the restricted and semi-restricted areas; operating room suites, procedure rooms, corresponding ancillary areas)
Well-lit and ventilated with potential exposure to hazardous equipment
OSHA, Category I - Does involve occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials*
Physical/Mental Demands:
Ability to stand, walk and sit for considerable lengths of time
Ability to lift 75 pounds and can demonstrate a push/pull repetitive motion for clinical health care workers
Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone and occasional use of other office equipment
Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities
Ability to move quickly in response to patient, employee, visitor or medical staff needs
Capability for occasional overhead and low-reaching motion
Ability to frequently make judgments and respond to problems
Ability to occasionally make judgments about/respond to actual or practice-drill disasters and emergencies
Other
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Employee Exposure Categories:
Category I: Employees whose job functions involve routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (direct patient care tasks).
Category II: Employees whose job functions involve no routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks (indirect patient care tasks; i.e. Receptionist, Business Office Personnel, etc.).
Category III: Employees whose job functions involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and Category I and II tasks are not a condition of employment.
The Charge Nurse will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Director of Nursing with all of functions listed below:
- Any disciplinary action or activity.
- In employee evaluation process.
- Development of employee work schedule
- Advising on approving employees vacation or holiday time.
- Refers all payroll issues to either the DON or the BOM.
- Assists in the monitoring and review of safety trending forms.
About us
Advanced Surgical Institute is an ambulatory surgical center in Sewell, NJ. We are professional, supportive, engaging and our goal is to provide our patients with an excellent surgical experience.
Our work environment includes:
- Safe work environment
- Company perks
ADVANCED SURGICAL INSTITUE JOB DESCRIPTION
Date Created: October 26, 2026
Position Title: Registered Nurse - Operating Room Charge Nurse, (non-exempt)
Reports To: Director of Nursing and Administrator
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Accountable and responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the staffing and patient through put for the Operating room. Ensures patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility policies and procedures. Coordinates daily activities, as appropriate, with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director. Encourages teamwork and facilitates cross training to other areas of the facility. Collaborates all aspects of patient care with other clinical areas, ensuring all needed resources are available. Fosters a “One Facility”, without boundaries philosophy to all members of the staff at all times.
ADVANCED SURGICAL INSTITUTE MISSION/VISION STATEMENT: the Advanced Surgical Institute provides cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state of the art technology in a respectful and dedicated environment by a highly-skilled, compassionate team oriented staff serving Washington Township, NJ and surrounding communities.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care.
Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted Standards of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
Assists with the ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies.
Maintains order and cleanliness of the designated area and insures NJDOHSS and AAAHC standards are maintained at all times.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains services as assigned, in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Assists with the development and monitoring of the standards of assigned areas.
Responsible for efficient and effective patient care and quality improvement.
Assists the DON in determining goals for assigned area and effectively manages resources to achieve the goals.
Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians and all staff to ensure quality patient care.
At the direction of the Director of Nursing, maintains an adequate inventory for assigned area, including but not limited to, equipment and supplies.
Assists in the interviewing process and orientation of clinical and corresponding ancillary area employees.
Assists with staffing assigned area, and other areas as needed, performing daily operational processes.
Responsible for fostering an environment that promotes staff growth, development, and teamwork.
Assures adherence to Surgery Center policies, procedures, and safety programs.
Participates in Quality Committee(s) as requested, and/or assigned. Proactively seeks to continuously improve patient care and operations.
Exhibits competency in performing all functions of assigned area or duties.
Responsible for other functions as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - Required:
Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Current licensure in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse
Must be current in BCLS
AORN certified preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire date.
ACLS/PALS certification within six months of hire date
Education - Preferred:
Computer literacy: Must be able to navigate the Center’s Operating System.
BSN Degree
AORN certified
Experience:
Two or more years of charge nurse experience in an ambulatory surgery center or within an operating room of an acute care hospital.
Dependability:
Attendance
Punctuality
Ability to meet deadlines
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Interdependent Partnering:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to assist in training newly hired staff on policies, procedures and processes
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, physicians, patients, and visitors
Ability to work and foster a team environment
Other
Mastering Complexity:
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to lead individuals and teams to accomplish common goals
Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative
Other
Customer/Marketplace Focus:
Strong knowledge of the Health Care industry
Strong understanding of patient needs
Significant expertise in human relations
Mentor clinical/professional development of staff
Effectively interface with all areas of the surgery center
Technical/Functional:
Working knowledge of healthcare related documentation/systems
Working knowledge of nursing skills and techniques
Working knowledge of medical equipment
Working knowledge of healthcare culture and processes
Basic knowledge of computer spreadsheets and word processing
Work Environment:
Ambulatory Surgery Center (with a focus in the restricted and semi-restricted areas; operating room suites, procedure rooms, corresponding ancillary areas)
Well-lit and ventilated with potential exposure to hazardous equipment
OSHA, Category I - Does involve occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials*
Physical/Mental Demands:
Ability to stand, walk and sit for considerable lengths of time
Ability to lift 75 pounds and can demonstrate a push/pull repetitive motion for clinical health care workers
Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone and occasional use of other office equipment
Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities
Ability to move quickly in response to patient, employee, visitor or medical staff needs
Capability for occasional overhead and low-reaching motion
Ability to frequently make judgments and respond to problems
Ability to occasionally make judgments about/respond to actual or practice-drill disasters and emergencies
Other
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Employee Exposure Categories:
Category I: Employees whose job functions involve routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (direct patient care tasks).
Category II: Employees whose job functions involve no routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks (indirect patient care tasks; i.e. Receptionist, Business Office Personnel, etc.).
Category III: Employees whose job functions involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and Category I and II tasks are not a condition of employment.
The Charge Nurse will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Director of Nursing with all of functions listed below:
- Any disciplinary action or activity.
- In employee evaluation process.
- Development of employee work schedule
- Advising on approving employees vacation or holiday time.
- Refers all payroll issues to either the DON or the BOM.
- Assists in the monitoring and review of safety trending forms.
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Operating Room Technician Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Atlantic Health20
- RWJBarnabas Health14
- Hackensack Meridian Health12
- SCA Health8
- United Surgical Partners6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across New Jersey.
- CST certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required or preferred
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program recognized by a national accrediting body
- Minimum one to two years of experience scrubbing in general and specialty surgical cases
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required at time of hire
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift standard OR equipment and supply packs
- Familiarity with sterile technique, instrument counts, and electronic health record documentation systems
Operating Room Technician Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operating room technician in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not issue a state license specifically for operating room technicians, so the path runs through accredited education and national certification. Candidates complete a surgical technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, then sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Most New Jersey hospital systems require or strongly prefer this CST credential before extending an offer.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in New Jersey?
Employers hiring operating room technicians in New Jersey right now include Atlantic Health, RWJBarnabas Health, and Hackensack Meridian Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Large integrated health systems anchored in the state, including RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health, tend to post the highest volume of openings across their New Jersey surgical facilities.
Which New Jersey cities have the most operating room technician jobs?
Morristown, Summit, and New Brunswick consistently have the most operating room technician openings in New Jersey. Newark and Hackensack drive volume through their flagship academic and tertiary care hospitals with high-acuity surgical programs, while Camden benefits from Cooper University Health Care's regional trauma and specialty surgery caseload, pulling demand into the southern part of the state.
Are there remote operating room technician jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technician work is inherently hands-on and requires physical presence in a sterile surgical field, so the role does not lend itself to remote arrangements. About 0% of operating room technician openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those postings typically involve peripheral duties such as surgical scheduling coordination or instrument inventory management rather than direct scrub tech responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a operating room technician in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to surgical technologist extern or new-grad residency programs that large New Jersey systems run through their education departments. RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health both maintain structured onboarding tracks for recent surgical technology graduates. Candidates who have worked as sterile processing technicians or surgical assistants in New Jersey facilities often move into scrub tech roles as a lateral step, and holding or actively pursuing CST certification gives an unexperienced candidate a measurable edge over uncredentialed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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