Experienced Surgical Technologist

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC St. Margaret, a four-time Magnet-designated hospital committed to Nursing and Patient Excellence, is seeking Experienced Surgical Technologists to join our state-of-the-art Operating Room team. Our OR supports a wide range of specialties, including orthopedic procedures such as total joint replacements, sports medicine, and general surgery featuring advanced technology like DaVinci robotic systems. As part of our highly skilled surgical team, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and surgical excellence.
In this role, you will prepare the operating room by arranging instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies, assist with patient preparation and positioning, and support the surgical team throughout procedures by passing instruments, handling specimens, and maintaining strict aseptic technique. Post-operatively, you will help transfer patients to recovery and ensure the OR is cleaned and restocked. Additional responsibilities include serving as a resource for staff, precepting new employees, and collaborating with clinicians to share best practices.
This position is posted as a Surgical Technologist Intermediate which is a valued step in UPMCs Surgical Technologist Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Certified Surgical Technologist from an accredited program or military training
• Employed as a Surgical Technologist before 12/27/2020 or within 2-year prior
• 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience with at least two surgical specialties
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Certification for Surgical Technologist

Nice To Haves

• Surgical specialties include but not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by arranging instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies
• Assist with patient preparation and positioning
• Support the surgical team throughout procedures by passing instruments, handling specimens, and maintaining strict aseptic technique
• Help transfer patients to recovery
• Ensure the OR is cleaned and restocked
• Serve as a resource for staff
• Precept new employees
• Collaborate with clinicians to share best practices

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus: $15,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC
• Sign On Bonus: $25,000 with a 3-year commitment to UPMC
• Scheduled on-call standby rate: $3.40/hour
• If called in during scheduled on-call hours, you are paid for a minimum of 2 hours, even if the procedure gets canceled!
• After 40 hours worked, all additional hours are paid 1.5 times hourly rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed