Surgical Technologist- Cardiovascular Operating Room, UPMC

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } UPMC Hamot's Cardiovascular Operating Room is excited to offer Full-Time Surgical Technologist opportunities to join our dynamic and highly skilled surgical team! Our cutting-edge surgical department features 17 operating suites and provides a wide range of specialty procedures—including Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma, Cardiovascular Surgery, and much more. We deliver exceptional care to both elective and emergent patients, serving individuals from infancy through geriatrics. This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside world-class surgeons and anesthesiologists from across the country. Join our life‑saving team and make a meaningful impact every day! Shifts & Hours Our Surgical Technologists work a rotating 10- or 12-hour schedule to support 24/7 cardiovascular surgical 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. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } About the Role In this role, you will perform a broad range of tasks essential to the safe and efficient operation of the Cardiovascular Operating Room, including: Preparing and arranging the sterile field for surgical procedures Passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons and surgical assistants Preparing, managing, and maintaining sterile supplies Assisting in cleanup and turnover of the operating room Verifying the placement and proper functioning of surgical equipment Restocking the operating room to ensure readiness for upcoming cases Managing specialty trays, graft materials, and other cardiovascular-specific supplies Recording procedure‑related patient data as needed

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.