Job Title: Supervisor
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Operating Room
Req #: 0000230082
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.
Job Title:
Operating Room Technician (ORT) Supervisor
Department:
Perioperative Services
Facility:
RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick
(Main Adult OR, Pediatric OR, Morris Cancer Center ORs, Ambulatory Surgical Pavilion)
Job Summary
The Operating Room Technician (ORT) Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision, scheduling, training, and professional development of Operating Room Technicians across multiple perioperative locations,
This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operating room support services by maintaining workforce readiness, operating room preparedness, and adherence to regulatory and environment-of-care standards,
The ORT Supervisor plays a critical role in elevating ORT practice, ensuring equipment and supply readiness for all surgical cases, and supporting high-quality patient care through effective leadership, coordination, and collaboration with perioperative stakeholders,
Essential Functions
Provides direct supervision and leadership to Operating Room Technicians across all perioperative locations,
Develops and manages ORT staffing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage for all shifts, service lines, and surgical sites,
Oversees onboarding, orientation, training, and continued education for ORTs,
Ensures compliance with required certifications, competencies, and regulatory education,
Maintains accountability for operating room preparedness, including availability and functionality of equipment and supplies for scheduled and emergent cases,
Oversees inventory management and collaborates with Supply Chain, SPD, and Biomedical Engineering on equipment maintenance and replacement,
Ensures compliance with Environment of Care standards, AORN guidelines, Joint Commission requirements, and hospital policies,
Conducts environmental rounds and addresses safety, equipment, and workflow concerns,
Serves as a clinical and operational resource to perioperative leadership, staff, surgeons, anesthesia, and support departments,
Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and efficiency initiatives,
Monitors performance metrics related to staffing, preparedness, and regulatory compliance,
Supports regulatory surveys, audits, and corrective action plans,
Performs other duties as assigned,
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two years of Operating Room experience
Demonstrated knowledge of operating room workflows, equipment, procedures
Preferred
Previous supervisory or leadership experience
Experience in a large academic medical center or multi-site perioperative environment
Experience with scheduling and staffing systems
Certification Required
BLS certification (AHA)
Scheduling Requirements
Full-Time
Day shift with flexibility based on operational needs
Leadership on-call coverage as required
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the operating room environment for extended periods
Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies in accordance with departmental requirements
Ability to respond to emergent situations in a fast-paced clinical setting
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee,
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice,
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)
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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 New 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 New 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 New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
