Surgical Technologist

Join Our Team! Surgical Technologist – Full Time | UPMC West Shore

UPMC West Shore is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to join our fast-paced, collaborative surgical team. This role includes rotating shifts, mainly day shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) with some evening shifts (3:00 PM–11:30 PM), plus weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage.

Whether you’re an experienced tech or just starting, this is your opportunity to grow professionally with UPMC West Shore. We offer a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 (based on experience and commitment) and career advancement opportunities.

As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for preparing sterile setups for surgical procedures, passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to the surgeons and surgical assistants, and assisting with patient data and graft materials. You’ll also ensure proper equipment placement, assist with room cleanup, and restock sterile supplies.

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education.*

Join a high-energy, collaborative team with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your surgical career. Apply today to join UPMC West Shore!

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.