Surgical Technologist

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

17h

About The Position

Join the surgical team as a Surgical Technologist in a hands-on role supporting safe, efficient, high-quality care throughout procedures. Work alongside surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members to prepare the operating room, maintain the sterile field, and help procedures run smoothly from start to finish. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week, with all shifts and no holidays. This is an entry-level role for candidates with 0–2 years of experience. Candidates must meet applicable Pennsylvania and New York requirements for practicing surgical technology. Depending on the applicable pathway, this includes completing a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation, maintaining certification, completing appropriate military training, or qualifying under the relevant employment grandfathering provisions. New graduates of an accredited program may work for six months before certification but must become certified within six months of program completion. Continuing education must meet the credentialing organization's requirements for certified individuals; individuals who are not certified must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years. Access to medications is limited to distributing medication to the nurse. Required credentials include CPR meeting AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire; and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) certification within six months of program completion, subject to the stated exceptions. Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR and Act 34 are also listed.

Requirements

Entry-level role requiring 0–2 years of experience.
Meet applicable state requirements for practicing surgical technology, including an eligible accredited program, appropriate military training, certification, or a qualifying grandfathered employment pathway.
Maintain certification as applicable; new graduates of an accredited program must obtain certification within six months of program completion.
Complete continuing education required by the credentialing organization if certified; individuals who are not certified must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
CPR meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) certification within six months of program completion, subject to the stated exceptions.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 34.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room with surgical instruments, equipment, sterile supplies, drapes, and solutions.
Maintain the sterile field and support proper aseptic technique throughout procedures.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and pass instruments, supplies, sponges, and sutures efficiently.
Assist surgeons during procedures by holding retractors or instruments, cutting sutures, sponging, and suctioning as directed.
Assist with counts of sponges, needles, instruments, and supplies.
Support the surgical team with sterile gowning and gloving.
Prepare and handle specimens and assist with their proper disposition.
Help prepare and position patients for surgical procedures.
Assemble and check equipment to ensure it is ready for use.
Assist with room turnover, cleaning, and restocking to prepare the operating room for the next procedure.
Promote a clean, safe environment by maintaining awareness of safety standards and sterile technique.