Surgical Technologist- Operating Room
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.
Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services\: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC
Sign on Bonus Details (Full-Time, 2-year commitment)
- $10,000 sign-on bonus available for Surg. Techs with 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. Techs with 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
As a Surgical Technologist at UPMC Hamot, you will support the surgical team by performing a wide variety of critical tasks within the operating room, including\:
- 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.