Surgical Technologist, Flex Full-Time

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC East Hospital is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room. The role involves 3, 12-hour shifts weekly, starting as early as 6 am, Monday through Friday, with occasional rotating on-call time.

The position supports orthopedics, robotics, vascular hybrid, and more; applicants with any experience level are encouraged, including students before graduation. Benefits include a sign-on bonus program and a compensation structure that recognizes experience; licensure

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or meet state requirements for surgical technologists.
• CPR/BLS within 30 days of hire per AHA standards.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technology in Surgery-Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion.

Responsibilities

• Label and hand medications to the surgeon per policies.
• Prepare operating room: instruments, trays, drapes, solutions; assemble equipment; ensure function.
• Pass instruments to surgeons; assist with retractors, sutures, sponges, and supplies.
• Assist in specimen handling and dressings; assist with sterile gowning.
• Post-op: transfer patients to recovery and restock OR; prepare patients for surgery, position them, and maintain asepsis.
• Maintain a safe environment and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Education

CST certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

UPMC East Hospital is hiring a full‑time Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room. The position includes 3, 12‑hour shifts per week starting as early as 6 am Monday–Friday, with occasional rotating on‑call time. The role supports a range of services including orthopedics, robotics, vascular hybrid, and more. Applicants with any level of experience are encouraged to apply, and students may apply before graduation.

Sign‑On Bonus

• 0–1 year of experience: $10,000 bonus (2‑year commitment) or $12,000 bonus (3‑year commitment)
• 1–2 years of experience: $12,000 bonus (2‑year commitment) or $17,000 bonus (3‑year commitment)
• 2+ years of experience: $15,000 bonus (2‑year commitment) or $25,000 bonus (3‑year commitment)

Bonus is paid within the first 90 days.

Employee Compensation

Pay range shown is for the Intermediate Surgical Technologist title (minimum 2 years of experience). The rate may be adjusted for candidates with more or less experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to the surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• Help to prepare the operating room before an operation by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions; assemble both sterile and non‑sterile equipment; adjust and check equipment to ensure proper function.
• During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and sterile supplies to surgeons and assistants; hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under the supervision of the surgeon; help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
• Assist in preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis; help apply dressings.
• Assist 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 table, and cover them with sterile drapes.
• Ensure a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
• Maintain certification and comply with continuing education requirements as specified by credentialing organizations. Must be licensed or meet the state’s requirements for surgical technologists.
• Pay range may vary according to experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire according to AHA standards.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technology in Surgery‑Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion; exception policy for facilities unable to meet certification requirements.
• Child Abuse Reporting Act (Act 31) with renewal.
• Act 33 and Act 34 with renewal.
• FBI Clearance under Act 73 with renewal.
• Compliance with PA House Bill 81 requirements for certification and ongoing education.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.