Surgical Technologist - OR (Night Shifts, 4x10)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Weekend & holiday pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking an experienced Operating Room Technician to join a high‑performing surgical team. The role involves preparing sterile instrumentation, scrubbing, passing instruments, and maintaining sterile technique across diverse procedures in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

You will support OR workflow, assist with patient positioning, and ensure compliance with infection prevention and safety standards.

Qualifications

• CST certification is required.
• AHA BLS certification is required.
• 6 months OR Technician/Surgical Technologist experience is required.
• 1–3 years OR/Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Cardiac and trauma proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for operative procedures.
• Scrub and assist during surgeries while preserving aseptic technique.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during operations.
• Perform surgical counts with the RN circulator.
• Prepare operating rooms between procedures and restock as needed.
• Operate and troubleshoot surgical equipment and power devices.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and intraoperative support.
• Identify breaches in sterile technique and address promptly for patient safety.
• Support efficient OR workflow with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain infection prevention and perioperative standards.

Skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking an experienced Operating Room Technician to join a high‑performing surgical team. The role involves preparing sterile instrumentation, scrubbing, passing instruments, and maintaining sterile technique across diverse procedures in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

You will support OR workflow, assist with patient positioning, and ensure compliance with infection prevention and safety standards.