Surgical Technologist • Operating Room • Nights

Join the Operating Room at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center in Largo, Maryland, as a full-time night shift Surgical Technologist. You will work in a fast-paced environment supporting a wide range of surgical procedures alongside surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical professionals, with a focus on precision, teamwork, and patient safety.

Clinical Setting

This position is based in a Level II Trauma Center operating room that handles diverse surgical cases requiring immediate response and high-acuity care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures
• Maintain a sterile field and follow infection prevention and safety practices
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures
• Complete required counts and safely handle specimens, medications, sharps, and contaminated materials
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, comfort, and care as directed
• Operate surgical equipment and report on equipment issues
• Clean, restock, and prepare the operating room for the next procedure
• Communicate patient concerns and changes to the registered nurse and surgical team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• 4 days per week, 10 hours per day
• 8:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Rotating weekends and holidays required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of six months of Surgical Technologist experience in a trauma center operating room
• Availability to work rotating weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $28.50 to $46.39 per hour
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differential pay where applicable
• Comprehensive benefits package available for full-time, part-time, and PRN staff members
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a growing Central Sterile Processing Department dedicated to quality, safety, and excellence in surgical care