Surgical Technologist I - Nursing Labor Delivery

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Baltimore is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to assist in procedures and prepare supplies in the operating room, under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, selecting instruments with the circulating nurse, counting items, labeling medications, and maintaining sterile conditions while supporting gowning, gloving, patient prep, and instrument handoffs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program required.
• One year experience may be substituted for training program.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and select surgical instruments in collaboration with the circulating nurse.
• Count needles, sponges, and instruments; ensure proper labeling of medications and safe fluid temperatures.
• Maintain instrumentation cleanliness; assist with gowning and gloving and preoperative patient preparation.
• Hand instruments to the surgeon and assist with specimen delivery, room turnover, patient transport, and emergency cart checks.
• Prepare supplies for sterilization; orient new staff on departmental policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Requirements

Under direct supervision, the Surgical Technologist I performs delegated patient care functions by assisting in surgical procedures and preparing supplies and equipment in the operating room. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room and selecting surgical instruments in collaboration with the circulating nurse, counting needles, sponges, and instruments, ensuring proper labeling of medications and safe fluid temperatures, and maintaining instrumentation cleanliness. The role involves preoperative patient preparation, handing instruments to the surgeon, assisting with gowning and gloving, and performing related patient care tasks such as specimen delivery, room turnover, patient transport, and emergency cart checks. Additionally, the technologist prepares supplies for sterilization, assesses environmental needs, orients new staff on departmental policies, and performs other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program is required.
• One year experience (in lieu of training program)
• CPR certification is required