Certified Surgical Technologist- (Full-Time)
- Certification preferred
- 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open surgical technologist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $28.85 an hour, the middle half $26.48–$34.40, 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).
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About the job
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Surgical Technologist!
Are you ready to scrub in and make a difference? We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Surgical Technologist to join our top-notch surgical team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for precision, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Let's make every surgery a success together!
We are currently offering a generous a sign-on bonus between $10,000- $25,000 for Surgical Technologist positions. The amount of the bonus depends on your experience and commitment length - a fantastic opportunity to be rewarded for your expertise!
Responsibilities
- Assists with patient transfer/transportation.
- Inventories, orders, and restocks supplies.
- Assists in maintenance, care, and cleanliness of surgical supplies, equipment, and surgical suite.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of patient and unit supplies and stores these appropriately.
- Exchanges information about patient care issues or unit operations with Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Nurse Manager, and ancillary departments.
- Assists in executing efficient turnover time between procedures.
- Charges for supplies and equipment.
- Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment and conservation of supplies and equipment.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, either 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts. 6:30AM 3PM, 6:30AM-5PM, or 8:30AM-7PM . Must also be available for off shifts/on-call shifts. Must be able to work weekends or holidays as needed. May be subject to work different days/shifts based on hospital needs.
Internal Posting: 10/16/26-10/23/26
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Previous Operating Room Technician experience preferred.
- Certified Surgical Technologists- Cardiovascular Operating Room (CST-CVOR) is preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
- Completion of Operating Room Technician course.
- BLS certification or achievement within thirty (30) days of employment required.
- Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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About UPMC
UPMC is a nonprofit health care provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, with more than 40 (source: UPMC, Facts & Stats) hospitals, 800 (source: UPMC, Facts & Stats) outpatient sites and 100,000 (source: UPMC, Facts & Stats) employees, mostly in Pennsylvania and also in New York and Maryland. Source: UPMC, Facts & Stats
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