New Graduate Surgical Tech

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD is hiring Operating Room Surgical Technicians. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, graduation from a Surgical Technology Program, and CPR Healthcare Provider certification.

Candidates should have experience in scrub role in the OR and maintain sterile technique. Responsibilities include preparing instrumentation, assisting surgeons, sterilizing instruments, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from a Surgical Technology Program.
• Certificate from Surgical Technologist Program.
• CPR Healthcare Provider required.
• Must possess scrub role skills in the Operating Room.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instrumentation and equipment for procedures in the operating room.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments during operative procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique at all times.
• Clean and sterilize all surgical instruments.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and team meetings.

Skills

CPR Healthcare Provider

Scrub role in Operating Room

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program

Certificate from Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center - Now Hiring Operating Room Surgical Techs!

Company Overview

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technician ensures the Operating Suite is adequately prepared for procedure by preparing instrumentation and equipment. Assists surgeon by passing instruments during operative and invasive procedures. Maintains sterile technique at all times. Demonstrates the ability to clean and sterilize all surgical instruments. Actively participates in all performance improvement activities and team meetings.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a Surgical Technology Program
• Certificate from Surgical Technologist Program
• CPR Healthcare Provider required
• Must possess skills in scrub role in Operating Room

Minimum Salary

USD $25.30/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $41.75/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and "catch up" provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission & Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.