Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) | Operating Room

Join a High-Performing Surgical Team

Our Operating Room features eight advanced operating rooms supporting a full spectrum of surgical services, including cardiac, trauma, orthopedics, robotics, neurosurgery, and multiple specialties. As a Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital, we deliver high-acuity, high-volume surgical care. Our culture is defined by teamwork, safety, and clinical excellence, ensuring nurses practice at the top of their profession.

Here, nurses build broad, versatile skill sets across diverse surgical specialties. You'll collaborate with surgeons, residents, and faculty, gaining exposure to cutting-edge techniques and academic practice. We support your professional journey through:

• Structured Periop 101 courses for new OR nurses.
• Specialty training and cross-training opportunities.
• Shared governance participation.
• Leadership development pathways.
• Access to ongoing academic learning and mentorship.

We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional communication. Our team benefits from:

• Daily huddles that promote transparency and teamwork.
• Strong collaboration across all perioperative teams.
• Highly engaged, accessible leadership focused on staff support.
• Self-scheduling for shifts and call rotations to promote autonomy and balance.

Our OR team supported care for over 6,300 trauma patients in a single year, making us one of Maryland's busiest Level II trauma centers. Through robust peer review, performance improvement initiatives, and a commitment to best practices, we consistently deliver safe, efficient, high-quality surgical care.

Our nurses lead and participate in a variety of hospital-supported community outreach and philanthropic initiatives. From health education events to charitable service campaigns, our team is committed to making a meaningful impact beyond the hospital walls.

We recognize that supporting our staff is essential to sustaining excellent patient care. We promote balance and well-being through:

• Self-scheduling to maintain flexibility.
• Encouragement of PTO.
• Wellness and mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Morale and recognition initiatives that strengthen team culture.

Position Summary:

The University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking a Full Time Day Shift Operating Room Technician to join our growing Operating Room team within a fast-paced, high-performing surgical environment focused on exceptional patient care and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and surgical teams while supporting a diverse and high-acuity surgical case mix. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail oriented, clinically strong, and thrives in a collaborative perioperative environment where patient safety, efficiency, and teamwork drive outstanding surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for operative procedures.
• Scrub and assist during surgical procedures while maintaining strict 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 escalate 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.

Licensure & Experience:

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Six months Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technologist experience required.

One to three years of Operating Room/Surgical Technologist experience strongly preferred.

Cardiac and trauma proficiency preferred.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Full Time Day Shift Availability Required

Shift: 6:45 a.m. 5:15 p.m. with required rotating weekends and holidays.

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $28.50 - $46.39/hr.

Shift, Weekend, & Holiday Differentials.

Benefits Package applicable to Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Staff Members.

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