Surgical OR Technician — Fast-Paced, High-Acuity Team

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Shift, weekend & holiday differentials

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking an experienced Operating Room Technician to join its high‑acuity perioperative team. You will support sterile technique, prepare instruments, and assist surgeons to ensure safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires CST and BLS certifications, plus 6 months of OR/ Surgical Technologist experience; 1–3 years is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid CST certification is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• 6 months Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technologist experience is required.
• 1–3 years of OR/Surgical Technologist experience strongly preferred.
• Cardiac and trauma proficiency preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for operative procedures.
• Scrub and assist during surgical procedures while maintaining aseptic technique and sterile field integrity.
• Pass instruments, supplies, and equipment to surgeons and procedural teams during operations.
• Perform surgical counts in collaboration with the RN circulator according to department policy.
• Prepare operating rooms between procedures including cleaning, turnover, and restocking of supplies/equipment.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain surgical equipment, instrumentation, and power devices.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, transport, and intraoperative patient support activities as delegated.
• Identify breaks in sterile technique and elevate concerns appropriately to support patient safety.
• Support efficient OR workflow while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, RNs, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safety, sterilization, and perioperative standards of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CST certification

BLS certification

Surgical tech experience

Cardiac & trauma proficiency

Bilingual

Job description

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking an experienced Operating Room Technician to join its high‑acuity perioperative team. You will support sterile technique, prepare instruments, and assist surgeons to ensure safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires CST and BLS certifications, plus 6 months of OR/ Surgical Technologist experience; 1–3 years is strongly preferred.