Surgical Technologist, Sr.

UPMC•Somerset, PA

18d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Somerset is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for Surgical Technologists at all levels—Tech, Intermediate, and Senior. Whether you're just beginning your surgical services career or bringing years of specialized experience, this role places you at the center of life‑changing patient care. This full‑time position works daylight Monday–Friday with rotating call on weekends and holidays, offering a strong work–life balance with meaningful clinical impact. To celebrate your skills and commitment, UPMC Somerset proudly offers sign‑on bonuses to those who qualify: 0–1 year of experience 1–2 years of experience 2+ years of experience 2-year Commitment $10,000 $12,000 $15,000 3-year Commitment $12,000 $17,000 $25,000 As a Surgical Technologist, you will support the operating room team by preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, ensuring equipment readiness, handling specimens, and contributing to the safety and flow of each surgical case. You'll be a critical part of procedures that change and save lives every day.

Requirements

Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
3 years of current Operating Room experience required.
Advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialists with 1 year experience in selected specialty desired.
Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion
New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room before each procedure, including setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
Assemble and verify both sterile and non‑sterile equipment; adjust and inspect equipment for proper operation.
Ensure all medications are appropriately labeled and passed to the surgeon per policy.
During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and sterile supplies to the surgical team; hold retractors or instruments, suction the operative site, cut sutures, and support sponge/needle/instrument counts as required.
Assist with specimen collection, care, and preparation for laboratory analysis; help apply dressings as directed.
Support the surgical team during gowning and gloving to maintain complete sterility.
Prepare patients for surgery, including washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites; transport and help position patients on the operating table.
Assist in patient transfer to recovery following procedures.
Clean, restock, and maintain the operating room after each case, ensuring readiness for the next procedure.
Maintain a clean, safe surgical environment by practicing strict aseptic technique and staying alert to safety and explosive hazards.
Monitor, manage, and restock the OR environment, including special trays, graft materials, and equipment needs.
May be responsible for documenting patient data relevant to surgical procedures.