Senior Surgical Technologist – OR Specialist & Preceptor

GBMC HealthCare; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join our operating room team. The ST II will contribute to safe patient care, assist surgeons, maintain sterile technique, and support perioperative staff in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, passing instruments, counting supplies, assisting with specimen handling, and participating in unit education and process improvements. New graduates welcome; certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAAHP-accredited OR tech training program.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• New graduates accepted; prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies according to procedure and physician preference card.
• Pass instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assist during procedures, maintain sterile technique.
• Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field; connects drains and tubing.
• Performs surgical counts; follows policies; assists with dressing after closure.
• Assists in turnover and assembles case carts for next day; orients staff and students.

Skills

Analytical skills

Sterile technique

Instrument passing

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Computer skills

Precepting

Process improvement

Education

CAAHP accredited training

NBSTSA or NCCT Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join our operating room team. The ST II will contribute to safe patient care, assist surgeons, maintain sterile technique, and support perioperative staff in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, passing instruments, counting supplies, assisting with specimen handling, and participating in unit education and process improvements. New graduates welcome; certification preferred.