Part Time Operating Room Technician

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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