Surgical Technologist

3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description

Join Our Team at UPMC Children’s Hospital


Are you a Surgical Technologist seeking a new opportunity or a recent graduate ready to kickstart your Surg Tech career? Do you have a passion for pediatrics? If a Sign-On Bonus catches your eye, look no further


Why Choose Us?



  • At Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients, ranging from neonatal babies to young adults. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts 14 operating rooms and handles approximately 42 cases per day, totaling around 12,000 cases annually. As a Level 1 Trauma and Transplant Center, we operate 24/7/365, ensuring that our patients receive the best care possible.

What We Offer:



  • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy self-scheduling with creative and flexible options to meet your needs, including call time and off-shift coverage.
  • Comprehensive Orientation: Benefit from staggered orientation with 1:1 time with our experienced preceptors.
  • Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and autonomous environment with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Career Ladder: Advance your career with our structured career ladder, offering clear pathways for professional growth and development based on your experience and education.

  • Sign-On Bonus Details:

    • 0-1 years of experience: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment or $12,000 for a 3-year commitment.
    • 1-2 years of experience: $12,000 for a 2-year commitment or $17,000 for a 3-year commitment.
    • 2+ years of experience: $15,000 for a 2-year commitment or $25,000 for a 3-year commitment.



Your Role:



  • As a Surgical Technologist in our Operating Room, you’ll be part of a dynamic team providing surgical services in General, ENT, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, and Genitourinary. Your title and pay rate will be determined based on your experience and education, with opportunities for growth within our career ladder.

Ready to Make a Difference?


Join us and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career with UPMC Children’s Hospital



Responsibilities:

  • After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
  • Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
  • Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
  • Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment. Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly.
  • During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
  • Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
  • Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
  • Prepare patients for surgery by wash, shave, and ensure aseptic incision sites. May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.

  • Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed an appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from an accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/28/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/28/2020).  

Continuing education requirements:

  • Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.  For individuals, not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.

Specialty experience:  

Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.



  • Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
  • 0-2 years experience for Surgical Technologist

    • We are looking for recent grads from accredited Surgical Technology schools with no experience as well


  • Additional experience may qualify for Intermediate and Senior level titles.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal
  • Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance
  • Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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