Surgical Technologist- Operating Room

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus for less than 1-

$12,000 sign-on bonus for 1–2 years of

$15,000 sign-on bonus for 2+ years of

$12,000 sign-on bonus for <1 year (3‑y

$17,000 sign-on bonus for 1–2 years (3

$25,000 sign-on bonus for 2+ years (3

Job summary

UPMC Hamot’s Operating Room is seeking Full-Time Surgical Technologists to join our growing, high-performing surgical team. Our OR features 17 operating suites and offers a broad range of specialties—including Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma, and nearly everything in between.

We deliver high-quality care for both elective and urgent cases, serving patients from infant to geriatric. Join world-class surgeons and anesthesiologists from across the country and contribute meaningfully to

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Pass instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons and assistants.
• Prepare and manage sterile supplies.
• Assist with cleanup and turnover of the operating room.
• Verify setup, placement, and functionality of equipment.
• Restock supplies to maintain readiness for procedures.
• Manage specialty trays, graft materials, and other resources during procedures.
• Record patient data relevant to the procedure.

Skills

Sterile field setup

Instrument passing

Sterile supplies management

OR turnover assistance

Equipment verification

Supply restocking

Graft materials handling

Patient data recording

Job description

UPMC Hamot’s Operating Room is seeking Full-Time Surgical Technologists to join our growing, high-performing surgical team!

Our state-of-the-art OR features 17 operating suites and offers an exceptional range of surgical specialties—including Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma, and nearly everything in between. We deliver high-quality care for both elective and urgent cases, serving patients from infant to geriatric.

Join a team where you will work alongside world-class surgeons and anesthesiologists from across the country and contribute meaningfully to lifesaving care every day.

Shifts & Hours

Our Surgical Technologists work a rotating 10- or 12-hour schedule to ensure 24/7 operating room coverage.

Sign on Bonus Details (Full-Time, 2-year commitment)

• $10,000 sign-on bonus available forSurg. Techswith 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. Techswith 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.

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

About the Role

• Preparing and organizing the sterile field for surgical procedures
• Passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons and surgical assistants
• Preparing and managing sterile supplies
• Assisting with cleanup and turnover of the operating room
• Verifying the setup, placement, and functionality of surgical equipment
• Restocking supplies to maintain readiness for upcoming procedures
• Managing specialty trays, graft materials, and other key resources during procedures
• Recording patient data relevant to the procedure

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• After surgery, may help transfer patients to the recovery room.
• Clean and restock the operating room.
• 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.
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.