Lead Surgical Technologist • Perioperative Services

About the role

Join the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center as a Lead Surgical Technologist and take the next step in your perioperative career.

This role combines hands-on surgical expertise with the opportunity to guide colleagues, strengthen daily OR operations, and support safe, high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with surgeons, nurses, and fellow surgical technologists to anticipate procedural needs, prepare for cases, and keep surgical services running efficiently.

As a trusted resource for the OR team, you’ll support staff orientation, education, and ongoing development while coordinating the needs of assigned surgical service lines. Your responsibilities include maintaining surgical instrumentation and supplies, helping keep surgeon preference cards accurate, and ensuring departmental and regulatory standards are consistently followed.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Surgical Technologist who takes pride in clinical excellence, enjoys sharing knowledge, and is ready to take an active role in developing others and improving surgical care.

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday• 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.• On-Call Required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties outline the general scope and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Assist with preparation of the Operating Room, surgical instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and patient positioning.
• Function as a skilled Surgical Technologist during operative procedures.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to Surgical Technologists team members.
• Serve as a lead for assigned surgical service lines and coordinate required equipment and supplies.
• Support orientation, precepting, training, and ongoing education for new and existing staff.
• Maintain and update surgeon preference cards and support efficient case preparation.
• Support inventory management and ensure surgical instruments, supplies, equipment, and specialty items are available and ready for use.
• Assist with policies, procedures, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory readiness.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, educators, surgeons, and other members of the perioperative team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

LICENSURE & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program and valid national certification as a Surgical Technologist, required.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required
• Minimum of five (5) years of Surgical Technologist experience, required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

COMPENSATION:

• Pay Range: $33.36 - $46.70 per hour.
• Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differentials provided where applicable.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package available for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN employees.
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement within a Growing Central Sterile Processing Department Dedicated to Quality, Safety, and Excellence in Surgical Care. 

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