Part Time Operating Room Technician

Job description

Job Requirements
Bring your surgical expertise to the moments that matter most. At our Level II Trauma Center , you'll join an Operating Room team where precision, teamwork, and patient safety are essential to delivering exceptional surgical care.
The University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time Operating Room Technician (Certified Surgical Technologist) to join our Trauma OR team in Largo, MD. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment, this is your opportunity to make a difference. You'll work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, registered nurses, and other surgical professionals to support surgical procedures, maintain sterile technique, and ensure safe, efficient patient care.
SCHEDULE:
• Part-Time Weekends
• 2 x 10-Hour Shifts
• Saturday & Sunday Only
• 6:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification, required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties outline the general scope and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Scrub and assist during procedures while maintaining aseptic technique and sterile field integrity.
• Pass instruments, equipment, and supplies to surgeons and the surgical team.
• Perform surgical sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to department policy.
• Assist with surgical draping, specimen handling, and safe disposal of contaminated materials.
• Operate surgical equipment and promptly report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, transport, and care as directed by the RN.
• Recognize and report breaks in sterile technique and changes in patient condition.
• Clean, restock, and prepare operating rooms between procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, RNs, anesthesia providers, and surgical team members to support safe, efficient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSURE & EXPERIENCE:
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification, required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
• Minimum 6 months of Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technologist experience or equivalent education and training, required.
• 1–3 years of Operating Room/Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Cardiac and trauma proficiency, preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• All applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.

COMPENSATION:
• Pay Range: $28.50 - $46.39 per hour.
• Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differential Pay Where Applicable.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN Staff Members.
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities within our Level II Trauma Center’s Operating Room, with a Focus on Surgical Excellence, Patient Safety & Quality Care.

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