Surgical Technologist Certified Surgical Center
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open surgical technologist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $28.20 an hour, the middle half $26.48–$32.93, across 20 jobs that state their pay. Surgical technologists employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $30.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Surgical technologists in Pennsylvania: pay by town and employer
What Pennsylvania requires of a surgical technologist
Surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program, from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (Act 80 of 2020, chapter 5).
- A facility may employ or contract a surgical technologist only if the person finished a program with nationally recognized accreditation and holds certification from an accredited certification program, or qualifies through military training or prior employment. New graduates may work six months before showing certification.
- Staying active: Certified staff keep up the certifier's continuing education. Uncertified or lapsed staff who stay eligible need 30 hours every two years.
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 20.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.35x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
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About the job
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible to the Director, Manager, Supervisor and/or designee for overall practice. Functions under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and circulating nurse as a scrub or assist. Assists in the delivery of patient care in the Surgery Center under the supervision of the professional nurse according to AORN Standards of Practice, Principles of Asepsis and Surgery Center Policies and Procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High School Education or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation or successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy or Air Force.
Experience
- Prior operating room experience; a minimum of three years preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific uses of all equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.
- Extensive dexterity skills needed to handle equipment needed for surgical procedures.
- Strength required to assist with lifting, moving, and positioning of patients, moving of equipment and handling of supplies.
- Knowledge/demonstration of aseptic technique.
- Ability to work well with physicians, coworkers, students, and sales reps.
- Ability to work closely with a positive attitude with individuals under physical or emotional stress.
License/Certification/Registration
- Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
- Maintains a required Surgical Technologist certification.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position is for a highly independent individual with the ability to work under minimal supervision from the Director, Manager or Nursing Supervisor.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None
Why Mount Nittany Health?
At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
From Mount Nittany Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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