Surgical Technologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support a wide range of surgical procedures within a collaborative perioperative team. You will prepare the operating room, assist the surgeons, and help maintain strict aseptic technique to ensure patient safety.

This role emphasizes ongoing learning, a career ladder, and daylight orientation with a start time of 6:30 a.m. The department notes on-call coverage may apply for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for expanded

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*
• *Performs other duties as assigned.*

Job description

Join an award-winning surgical team at UPMC St. Margaret where your skills, growth, and work-life balance are valued!

As a Surgical Technologist, you'll play a vital role in supporting a wide variety of surgical procedures while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. We are committed to developing our staff through career ladder advancement opportunities, ongoing learning, and flexible support for employees pursuing additional education.

This position begins with a daylight orientation schedule (6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.). After orientation, start times vary throughout the week based on departmental needs, with opportunities for expanded scheduling options. Most of our surgical cases occur during daylight hours, with evening, weekend, and holiday coverage supported through an on-call rotation. We are seeking dependable, motivated professionals who are eager to learn, support their teammates, and grow their surgical career in a highly engaged and supportive environment.

At UPMC St. Margaret, you'll find a team that invests in your success, celebrates achievements, and provides opportunities to build a long-term career in perioperative services!

*The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on relevant experience, education, and hours requirements*

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room. Clean and restock the operating room.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*
• *Performs other duties as assigned.*