Senior Level Operating Room Technician Jobs
Senior level operating room technician jobs place experienced professionals in charge of complex surgical procedures, instrument management, and the guidance of less experienced team members across high-acuity environments. These roles are primarily on-site in Healthcare & Medical Services and Science & Research, with employers like Northwell Health, Saint Joseph Health System, and The Christ Hospital Health Network hiring at this level now.
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Company:
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description:
Date Posted: 20260522
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: Operating Room / CVT
Status: Full Time
Shift: 80 hours every two weeks
Rotation: Days/Nights with rotating weekends and holiday per policy
Union: Yes
GENERAL OVERVIEW
This job collaborates with the OR Manager assigned to a specific specialty area in directing and providing perioperative nursing care.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as a clinical expert and resource for a specific set of surgical subspecialties while scrubbing and/or circulating in the OR
- Coordinates the delivery of cost effective and safe patient care within budgetary controls and monitors the sub-specialty inventory control levels for supplies and equipment
- Develops, evaluates and/or revises systems and processes for obtaining, repairing, trialing, tracking and utilization of supplies and equipment in close cooperation with the OR managers, OR director and perioperative business staff
- Acts in the capacity of a charge RN when necessary
- Assists in the development of service specific competencies, service orientation and continuing education programs
- Ensures compliance with departmental policies such as radiation safety, fire safety, disaster plans, infection control and external accreditation/regulatory bodies
- Assists the OR charge nurse with daily assignments and assures appropriate staff coverage for a given set of sub-surgical specialties. Helps direct staff RNs and surgical technicians to complete team and departmental projects. Reviews surgical schedule in advance to anticipate needed supplies, equipment and prosthesis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Current licensure as an RN
- Minimum of 2 years perioperative nursing required.
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
- BSN preferred
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.
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Company:
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description:
Date Posted: 20260522
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: Operating Room / CVT
Status: Full Time
Shift: 80 hours every two weeks
Rotation: Days/Nights with rotating weekends and holiday per policy
Union: Yes
GENERAL OVERVIEW
This job collaborates with the OR Manager assigned to a specific specialty area in directing and providing perioperative nursing care.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as a clinical expert and resource for a specific set of surgical subspecialties while scrubbing and/or circulating in the OR
- Coordinates the delivery of cost effective and safe patient care within budgetary controls and monitors the sub-specialty inventory control levels for supplies and equipment
- Develops, evaluates and/or revises systems and processes for obtaining, repairing, trialing, tracking and utilization of supplies and equipment in close cooperation with the OR managers, OR director and perioperative business staff
- Acts in the capacity of a charge RN when necessary
- Assists in the development of service specific competencies, service orientation and continuing education programs
- Ensures compliance with departmental policies such as radiation safety, fire safety, disaster plans, infection control and external accreditation/regulatory bodies
- Assists the OR charge nurse with daily assignments and assures appropriate staff coverage for a given set of sub-surgical specialties. Helps direct staff RNs and surgical technicians to complete team and departmental projects. Reviews surgical schedule in advance to anticipate needed supplies, equipment and prosthesis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Current licensure as an RN
- Minimum of 2 years perioperative nursing required.
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
- BSN preferred
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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Senior Level Operating Room Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level operating room technician job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have handled complex, high-risk surgical cases independently and can mentor junior technicians without supervision. Certifications such as the CST credential strengthen your candidacy, and experience with a wide range of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, cardiovascular, or neurosurgery, signals the technical depth these roles demand. Demonstrating ownership of supply management or instrument sterilization protocols gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire senior level operating room technicians?
Companies hiring senior level operating room technicians right now include Northwell Health, Saint Joseph Health System, and The Christ Hospital Health Network, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large hospital systems, specialty surgical centers, and academic medical institutions that require experienced technicians to lead in high-volume or complex surgical environments.
Are there remote senior level operating room technician jobs?
Yes, though the nature of surgical work means most roles require an on-site presence. About 0% of senior level operating room technician openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve education, training coordination, or clinical supply chain management rather than direct scrub duties in the operating room.
What makes a operating room technician role senior level?
A senior level operating room technician role is defined by the scope of cases handled, the expectation of independent judgment in the surgical suite, and responsibility for guiding less experienced staff. Senior technicians are expected to lead in complex or specialty procedures, troubleshoot equipment issues without escalation, and contribute to process improvements in sterilization, instrument procurement, or surgical workflow.
Which industries hire the most senior level operating room technicians?
Senior Level operating room technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand at the senior level because they operate high-acuity facilities where experienced technicians are essential to surgical safety, efficiency, and the training of incoming clinical staff.