Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist – Step Into a High‑Energy OR at UPMC Shadyside!

Ready to make an impact in one of Pittsburgh’s most dynamic surgical environments?
UPMC Shadyside is seeking full‑time Surgical Technologists to join our skilled, fast-paced OR team—and we want you on the front line of innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.

Why You’ll Love Working at UPMC Shadyside

Our 24-suite, state-of-the-art Operating Room handles a wide variety of surgical specialties every single day—including neuro, ENT, ortho, vascular, urology, plastics, thoracic, robotics, and more. With a strong focus on oncology patients and 40+ surgeries daily, you’ll gain experience you can’t find just anywhere.

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Structured Orientation for Success

• Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Supportive preceptors + a smooth, hands-on transition into perioperative nursing

Flexible Scheduling

• After orientation: shift options based on departmental needs
• Self-scheduling model for great work-life balance
• Limited weekend requirements

A Culture That Has Your Back

Think of our OR not just as a workspace—but a community. Our surgeons, nurses, and technologists operate as a tight-knit team that values communication, respect, and unwavering support. You’ll never be on an island here.

Growth You Can Count On

We place each team member appropriately on our Surgical Technologist career ladder based on education and experience—ensuring competitive compensation and real opportunities for advancement.

If you’re looking to elevate your surgical career, this is the place to do it. Apply today and join a team that’s transforming lives—one procedure at a time.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure all medications are properly labeled and handed to the surgeon according to policy.
• Prepare the operating room with instruments, sterile drapes, solutions, and equipment—ensuring everything is functioning and ready.
• During surgery, pass instruments and sterile supplies, assist with retractors, sutures, sponging, suctioning, and counting items.
• Handle, prepare, and care for specimens collected for lab analysis and help apply dressings.
• Assist the surgical team with donning sterile gowns and gloves.
• Post‑procedure, help transfer patients, clean and restock the OR.
• Prepare patients pre‑op, including washing/shaving and prepping incision sites. Transport and position patients as needed.
• Maintain a safe, sterile environment by adhering to strict aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
• PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/ and became effective 12/28/:Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certificationOR Has completed appropriate military training programOR Maintains certification from accredited programOR Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/28/)OR Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/28/).
• Continuing education requirements: Compliance with continuing ed requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification. For individuals not certified - must complete 30 hours of continuing ed every two years.
• Specialty experience: Surgical specialties include but are not limited to: general, orthopedic, vascular, plastic and reconstructive, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, organ procurement and endoscopic surgical settings. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

License/Certification:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Certification Details - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC)Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/28/) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion.

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.