Graduate Surgical Technologist

UPMC St. Margaret, a four-time Magnet-designated hospital committed to Nursing and Patient Excellence, is seeking entry-level Surgical Technologists to join our state-of-the-art Operating Room team. Our OR supports a wide range of specialties, including orthopedic procedures such as total joint replacements, sports medicine, and general surgery featuring advanced technology like DaVinci robotic systems. As part of our highly skilled surgical team, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and surgical excellence.

In this role, you will prepare the operating room by arranging instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies, assist with patient preparation and positioning, and support the surgical team throughout procedures by passing instruments, handling specimens, and maintaining strict aseptic technique. Post-operatively, you will help transfer patients to recovery and ensure the OR is cleaned and restocked. Additional responsibilities include serving as a resource for staff, precepting new employees, and collaborating with clinicians to share best practices.

Sign-On Bonus:

This position offers a generous sign on bonus to eligible candidates with 0-2 years of Surgical Technologist Experience

• Surgical Technologists with 0-1 Year of experience :
  • $10,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC
  • $12,000 with a 3-year commitment to UPMC
• Surgical Technologists with 1-2 years of experience :
  • $12,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC
  • $17,000 with a 3-year commitment to UPMC

On-Call Pay:

• Scheduled on-call standby rate: $3.40/hour
• If called in during scheduled on-call hours, you are paid for a minimum of 2 hours , even if the procedure gets canceled! 
• After 40 hours worked, all additional hours are paid 1.5 times hourly rate. 

Shift Details

• Orientation: Completed on 8 or 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM3 PM or 6:30 AM5 PM), depending on preceptor.
• Post-Orientation:
  • Start times include 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:30 AM.
  • Staff may request 10 or 12-hour shifts after orientation; approval based on department needs.
  • In order to work 12-hour shifts, employee must be competent in all service lines.

Weekend, Holiday, & Call Rotation

• Holidays:
  • Staff receive one major holiday call (12 hours) and one minor holiday call (12 hours) per rotation.
  • Rotation list is updated as new staff join and is not seniority based

• Typical Call Shifts:

  • Saturday 7 PM6:30 AM Sunday, Sunday 7 PM11 PM.
  • MondayThursday 7 PM11 PM, Friday 11 PM6:30 AM.
• Current Rotation:
  • Staff typically have one weekday call and one weekend call OR two weekday calls in a 4-week schedule.
    • Call rotation is subject to change at any time based on staffing and department needs

This position is posted as a Surgical Technologist which is a valued step in UPMC's Surgical Technologist Career Ladder, the final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education. 

Must Meet the following Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma
• Certified Surgical Technologist from an accredited program or military training
• 0-2 years of Surgical Technologist Experience 
• PA Legislature House Bill 81
  • Employed as a Surgical Technologist before 12/27/2020 or within 2-year prior

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal