Certified Surgical Technician- Full Time
- Full-time
- 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
Accessibility Note
Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com
JOB TITLE: Surgical Technologist (Certified) – No Weekends/Evenings
Reports To
Physician and/or Registered Nurse
General Summary of Duties
Surgical Technologists, also known as Scrub Technologists , Surgical Technicians , or Operating Room Technicians , assist in surgical procedures under the direction and supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
As a vital member of the operating room team, the Surgical Technologist helps ensure a safe, efficient, and sterile environment before, during, and after surgical procedures. Operating room teams commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, registered nurses, and surgical technologists working collaboratively to provide exceptional patient care.
Education, Experience & Requirements
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification, as required by state regulations.
- Individuals who qualify under applicable state grandfathering provisions may be exempt from certification requirements.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- 1 year OR experience required
Preferred
- One (1) to two (2) years of clinical experience in an operating room setting.
- Candidates with zero (0) to two (2) years of related clinical experience may be considered.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- And More!
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Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.
From Surgery Partners's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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