Surgical Technician

MARYLAND AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

MARYLAND AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER seeks a Surgical Technician to support the perioperative team in Lanham, MD. You will prepare ORs, maintain sterility, manage instruments, and assist surgeons throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery setting, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent applicable training.
• Current Surgical Technician certification/credential, as required by the facility or applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile techniques.
• Understanding of infection-control and patient-safety practices.
• Ability to remain focused and organized in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to changing surgical needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team by providing instruments, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Assist with surgical setup, room turnover, and post-procedure breakdown.
• Ensure surgical trays and equipment are properly handled, cleaned, and prepared for subsequent cases.
• Follow established infection-control and patient-safety practices.
• Maintain an organized and efficient operating-room environment.
• Monitor surgical supplies and communicate inventory needs to appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other clinical staff.
• Support efficient patient flow and timely room turnover.
• Promptly report equipment, supply, safety, or environmental concerns.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Operating-room setup

Surgical case preparation

Instrument and equipment management

Surgical room turnover

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Surgical supply management

Perioperative teamwork

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Surgical Technician

Location: Lanham Surgery Center Employment Type: [Full-Time / Part-Time]

Position Overview

The Surgical Technician plays an essential role in supporting the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. This position is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile environment, organizing surgical instruments and supplies, and providing hands-on support to surgeons and other members of the perioperative team.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team by providing instruments, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Assist with surgical setup, room turnover, and post-procedure breakdown.
• Ensure surgical trays and equipment are properly handled, cleaned, and prepared for subsequent cases.
• Follow established infection-control and patient-safety practices.
• Maintain an organized and efficient operating-room environment.
• Monitor surgical supplies and communicate inventory needs to appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other clinical staff.
• Support efficient patient flow and timely room turnover.
• Promptly report equipment, supply, safety, or environmental concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent applicable training.
• Current Surgical Technician certification/credential, as required by the facility or applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile techniques.
• Understanding of infection-control and patient-safety practices.
• Ability to remain focused and organized in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to changing surgical needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgery center or operating-room environment.
• Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties.
• Familiarity with surgical tray setup and turnover.
• Experience with surgical supply inventory and equipment management.
• Strong understanding of operating-room workflows.
• Experience working collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative staff.

Clinical & Technical Skills

• Sterile technique
• Surgical instrumentation
• Operating-room setup
• Surgical case preparation
• Instrument and equipment management
• Surgical room turnover
• Infection prevention
• Patient safety
• Surgical supply management
• Perioperative teamwork

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means consistently helping create a safe, organized, sterile, and efficient surgical environment. The Surgical Technician should be prepared, attentive, and proactive while providing reliable support to the surgical team throughout each case.