Surgical Technologist- Cardiovascular Operating Room

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC in Erie County is seeking a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to join their Cardiovascular Operating Room team. In this role, you will prepare the surgical area, assist surgeons during operations, and ensure the operating room maintains a sterile environment.

UPMC offers a variety of sign-on bonuses based on experience, and values diversity as an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring 0-2 years of experience.
• Familiarity with surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, vascular, and more.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Pass instruments and sutures to the surgical team.
• Ensure proper functioning of surgical equipment.
• Assist with patient transfers and preparations.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Instrument passing

Patient safety

Surgery preparation

Aseptic technique

Education

Completion of a formal surgical technician program

Job description

UPMC Hamot’s Cardiovascular Operating Room is excited to offer Full‑Time Surgical Technologist opportunities to join our dynamic and highly skilled surgical team.

Shifts & Hours

Our Surgical Technologists work a rotating 10‑ or 12‑hour schedule to support 24/7 cardiovascular surgical coverage.

Sign‑On Bonus Details (Full‑Time, 2‑Year Commitment)

• $10,000 sign‑on bonus available for Surg. Techs with less than a year of experience.
• $12,000 sign‑on bonus available for Surg. Techs with 1‑2 years of experience.
• $15,000 sign‑on bonus available for Surg. Techs with 2+ years of experience.

Sign‑On Bonus Details (Full‑Time, 3‑Year Commitment)

• $12,000 sign‑on bonus available for Surg. Techs with less than a year of experience.
• $17,000 sign‑on bonus available for Surg. Techs with 1‑2 years of experience.
• $25,000 sign‑on bonus available for Surg. Techs with 2+ years of experience.

About The Role

In this role, you will perform a broad range of tasks essential to the safe and efficient operation of the Cardiovascular Operating Room, including:

• Preparing and arranging the sterile field for surgical procedures
• Passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons and surgical assistants
• Preparing, managing, and maintaining sterile supplies
• Assisting in cleanup and turnover of the operating room
• Verifying the placement and proper functioning of surgical equipment
• Restocking the operating room to ensure readiness for upcoming cases
• Managing specialty trays, graft materials, and other cardiovascular‑specific supplies
• Recording procedure‑related patient data as needed

Responsibilities

• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• Before an operation, help 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.
• Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room.
• Clean and restock the operating room.
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites.
• May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
• Ensure a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.

Experience

• Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital, or the military.
• Entry‑level job 0‑2 years experience.
• Familiarity with surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgical settings.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• CPR required based on AHA standards with both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Continuing Education Requirements

• Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. Non‑certified individuals must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

E‑EO Statement

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.