Certified Surgical Technologist

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Surgical Technologist, Operating Room | UPMC Passavant, McCandless | Full-Time | Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Build your surgical career with the team at UPMC Passavant.

ANCC Magnet-designated UPMC Passavant is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team at our McCandless location. Whether you're beginning your career or bringing previous Surgical Technology experience, this is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced surgical team while gaining exposure to a variety of specialties.

Our Surgical Technologists support procedures across specialties that may include general surgery, orthopedics, vascular, plastic and reconstructive surgery, OB/GYN, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement, and endoscopic surgery.

New graduates and experienced Surgical Technologists are encouraged to apply. Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience.

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Full-time Surgical Technologists may be eligible for a sign-on bonus based on years of Surgical Technology experience:

• 0-1 year: $10,000 with a 2-year commitment or $12,000 with a 3-year commitment

• 1-2 years: $12,000 with a 2-year commitment or $17,000 with a 3-year commitment

• 2+ years: $15,000 with a 2-year commitment or $25,000 with a 3-year commitment

What You'll Do

As a Surgical Technologist, you'll be an important part of the OR team, helping create a safe, efficient, and sterile surgical environment. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions

• Checking equipment and ensuring it is ready for procedures

• Passing instruments and sterile supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants

• Maintaining sterile technique throughout procedures

• Assisting with retractors, instruments, sutures, suction, surgical counts, specimens, and dressings as appropriate

• Assisting members of the surgical team with gowns and gloves

• Helping prepare, position, and transport patients as needed

• Cleaning, restocking, and preparing the OR for upcoming procedures

• Supporting established medication, specimen-handling, infection prevention, and patient-safety procedures

What We're Looking For

This opportunity is open to entry-level and experienced Surgical Technologists who meet Pennsylvania requirements for surgical technology practice.

Candidates must meet one of the applicable eligibility pathways under Pennsylvania law, which may include:

• Completion of an appropriately accredited Surgical Technology program and applicable certification requirements

• Completion of an appropriate military Surgical Technology training program

• Current qualifying Surgical Technology certification

• Eligibility under Pennsylvania's grandfathering provisions for Surgical Technologists employed before the applicable statutory dates

Individuals who are not certified must meet applicable continuing education requirements, including 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

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Licensure, Certifications and Clearances

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) within six months of program completion, when applicable

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR

• Required Pennsylvania clearances, including applicable Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73/FBI requirements

• Surgical Technologists who qualify under Pennsylvania grandfathering provisions may not be required to obtain certification

Ready to take the next step in your Surgical Technology career? Apply today to join the Operating Room team at UPMC Passavant in McCandless.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.