Supervisor, Operating Room

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)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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 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