OB Surgical Technician

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

Position Summary

The OB Surgical Technician assists the OB/GYN physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, and RNs in both clinical and clerical duties. The OB Surgical techs perform selected patient care tasks within the Labor and Delivery setting under the supervision of nursing including but not limited to preparing patients and equipment for special obstetrical surgical procedures, assisting the obstetrical surgical team as a scrub during Cesarean Sections and other surgical procedures in Labor and Delivery, maintaining surgical and other equipment and ensuring adequate supply levels for the Labor and Delivery OR at all times.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares Labor and Delivery OR for cases, handles sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment for obstetrical cases, creates and maintains a 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 of patients.
• Sort, clean, and inspect surgical instruments in accordance with standard procedures and techniques.
• Prepares instruments for transport to Sterile Processing for sterilization and wrapping.
• Stock rooms with supplies, equipment and instruments according to written standard and as requested.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical record: conduct, collect, and deliver routine tests on patient specimens, assist staff with special unit procedures i.e. vacuum delivery.
• Communicates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to provide continuity of care and services.
• Performs other related duties incidental to work or as directed by RN/Charge RN.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Surgical Technologist Certification

Education / Knowledge

Attained level: High School Graduate or GED Program required; Associate’s degree and/or job-specific work experience preferred.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $25.85 – $42.08
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide