OB Surgical Technologist

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 35,817 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an OB Surgical Technician to assist obstetric teams in the Labor and Delivery OR. You will prepare patients and equipment, maintain sterile fields, and scrub during Cesarean sections and other OB procedures.

The role requires collaboration with nurses and physicians to ensure safe, efficient patient care. Responsibilities include equipment prep, instrument handling, stock maintenance, and assisting with deliveries and data collection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Certification as Surgical Technologist and BLS-HCP required.
• Experience in OB/GYN OR settings preferred.
• Excellent teamwork and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Labor and Delivery OR for cases and maintain sterile field.
• Scrub during Cesarean sections and obstetrical procedures.
• Handle supplies, instruments, and equipment and ensure stock levels.
• Assist nursing staff with deliveries and patient transfers.
• Record patient data and assist with routine tests.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or related experience

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

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