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Position Summary:
Join the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center’s Operating Room team as an Operating Room Technician. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a high-performing surgical team committed to delivering safe, exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity perioperative environment.
In this role, you will work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary surgical teams while supporting a diverse range of surgical procedures. You will play a vital role in maintaining efficient operating room workflows, ensuring surgical readiness, supporting sterile technique, and contributing to outstanding surgical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
This role is ideal for an experienced Operating Room Technician who thrives in a collaborative surgical environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is committed to patient safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
Schedule Details: 4 x 10-Hour Shifts | 8:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. | Every Other Weekend & Holidays Required.
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
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:
Valid Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification, required.
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
6 months Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technologist experience experience, required.
1 – 3 years of Operating Room/Surgical Technologist experience strongly preferred.
Cardiac and trauma proficiency preferred.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
Schedule Details: 4 x 10-Hour Shifts | 8:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. | Every Other Weekend & Holidays Required.
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required
Additional Information:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $28.50 – $46.39 per hour.
Shift, Weekend, & Holiday Differentials.
Benefits Package applicable to Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Staff Members.
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities Within a Growing, High-Acuity Surgical Services Team.
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