Labor & Delivery Surgical Tech — Scrub Specialist

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 35,610 - 57,969; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an OB Surgical Technician to assist obstetrical teams in Labor and Delivery, preparing patients and equipment and maintaining sterile fields. The role involves assisting during Cesarean sections, scrubbing in cases, stocking supplies, recording data, and communicating with the care team to ensure smooth throughput.

Requirements include BLS-HCP and Surgical Technologist Certification, plus high school diploma or GED; associate degree or related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or related work experience preferred.
• BLS-HCP certification and Surgical Technologist Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Labor and Delivery OR for cases; handles sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment; maintains sterile field.
• Performs as surgical scrub during cases in Labor and Delivery.
• Perform personal care procedures as required to meet the needs and comfort of assigned patients.
• Assist nursing staff in deliveries as directed by nurse: preparation, positioning, transport, transfers and discharge.
• Sort, clean, and inspect surgical instruments according to standard procedures.
• Prepares instruments for transport to Sterile Processing for sterilization.
• Stock rooms with supplies, equipment and instruments as requested.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records; conduct tests on specimens; assist with unit procedures.
• Communicates with patients, families, and health care team to provide continuity of care.
• Performs other related duties incidental to work or as directed by RN/Charge RN.

Skills

Surgical Technologist Certification

BLS-HCP

Sterile technique

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or related work experience preferred

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an OB Surgical Technician to assist obstetrical teams in Labor and Delivery, preparing patients and equipment and maintaining sterile fields. The role involves assisting during Cesarean sections, scrubbing in cases, stocking supplies, recording data, and communicating with the care team to ensure smooth throughput.

Requirements include BLS-HCP and Surgical Technologist Certification, plus high school diploma or GED; associate degree or related