Surgical Technologist

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

🌟 Surgical Technologist – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Are you a Surgical Technologist ready to launch or elevate your career? Passionate about pediatrics? Join a nationally recognized team where your skills make a difference—and enjoy a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000. 💡 Why You’ll Love It Here 🏥 Cutting-Edge Care: 14 ORs, 12,000+ cases/year, Level 1 Trauma & Transplant Center—serving patients from neonates to young adults. 🕒 Flexible Scheduling: Self-scheduling with creative options, including call and off-shift coverage. 🧑‍🏫 1:1 Orientation: Staggered onboarding with experienced preceptors to set you up for success. 🚀 Career Growth: Structured career ladder with clear advancement based on experience and education. 💬 Supportive Culture: Work with autonomy in a collaborative, high-tech environment. 🛠️ What You’ll Do As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll support a wide range of specialties including General, ENT, Neuro, Ortho, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, and GU. Responsibilities include: Preparing ORs and surgical instruments Assisting with gowning, gloving, and sterile technique Passing instruments and assisting during procedures Handling specimens and applying dressings Maintaining a clean, safe, and aseptic environment Supporting patient prep, positioning, and transport Your title and pay will reflect your experience, with room to grow. 🎯 Ready to make a difference in pediatric surgical care? Apply now and bring your passion to UPMC Children’s Hospital.

Requirements

• Completion of a formal Surgical Technology program (college, vocational school, university, hospital, or military).
• or prior employment as a Surgical Technologist before December 28, 2020.
• or completion of an accredited military training program.
• or current certification from a nationally recognized credentialing organization.
• 0–2 years of experience required for entry-level Surgical Technologist.
• Recent graduates from accredited programs are encouraged to apply!
• Certified individuals must meet credentialing body requirements.
• Non-certified individuals must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
• CPR (AHA standards within 30 days of hire), Act 33 Child Clearance, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 73 FBI Clearance, Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in surgical specialties such as: General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Plastics & Reconstructive, OB/GYN, Thoracic, Ophthalmic, Neurosurgery, Organ Procurement, and Endoscopic settings.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ORs and surgical instruments
• Assisting with gowning, gloving, and sterile technique
• Passing instruments and assisting during procedures
• Handling specimens and applying dressings
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and aseptic environment
• Supporting patient prep, positioning, and transport

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000
• Flexible Scheduling: Self-scheduling with creative options, including call and off-shift coverage.
• Structured career ladder with clear advancement based on experience and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees