Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Largo, Maryland
UM Capital Region Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location: Largo, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: July 13, 2026

Job Description

• Work schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week (8:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Must be flexible to occasionally rotate to other shifts if needed
• Weekend/on-call required: one weekend per month and up to 6-7 pre-scheduled on-call shifts in a 4-week period
• Floating within the specialty/department may be required
• Patient age range: Adolescents through Geriatrics
• Operating rooms: 8 rooms
• Strong neuro and orthopedic surgical experience is a hard requirement

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Strong neuro and orthopedic surgical experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• I-9 attestation and E-Verify compliance
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, nationwide and sex offender searches, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity required for:

  • TB (negative test or chest X-ray as applicable)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working with children)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination/declination as applicable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (for 2025-26 season)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation or declination collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age-specific competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color blindness testing
• Other competency exams as applicable by profession/specialty

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo with solid white or beige background for badge
• Signed job description prior to start
• Confidentiality agreement signed prior to start
• Dress code review prior to start
• Latex allergy questionnaire completion
• Security ID application within 72 hours of signing contract
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out Form completion if applicable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Candidate must be able to work scheduled holidays as they fall
• Felony convictions within the past 5 years are an automatic disqualification
• Candidates with felonies older than 5 years require a statement and client review

This position offers a structured schedule with a focus on surgical services requiring strong neuro and orthopedic experience. Compliance with extensive credentialing, background, and health documentation is mandatory.