Surgical Assistant — Perioperative Pro with Growth

Carle Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus $5,000

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a dedicated Surgical Assistant to join our Operating Room team in a dynamic perioperative setting. The role supports surgeons as a first or second assistant and provides essential sterile technique and patient care.

Full-time and Part-time positions offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus; relocation assistance is available for moves of 50 miles or more. We value teamwork and professional growth within a state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

Qualifications

• Education in Surgical Technology or related field.
• Lifelong learning and ongoing certification requirements.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire; CSA or CST licensure per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile environment and asepsis throughout procedures.
• Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment.
• Performs intraoperative duties as first or second assistant and scrubs as needed.
• Supports patient care planning with nursing staff and physicians.
• Operates autoclave sterilization units and assists in room turnover.
• Provides guidance to students and residents during scrubbing duties.

Skills

OR experience

Surgical assisting

Education

Associate's Degree

Certificate of Completion (Surgical Technology)

Experience in lieu of education

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a dedicated Surgical Assistant to join our Operating Room team in a dynamic perioperative setting. The role supports surgeons as a first or second assistant and provides essential sterile technique and patient care.

Full-time and Part-time positions offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus; relocation assistance is available for moves of 50 miles or more. We value teamwork and professional growth within a state‑of‑the‑art facilities.