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UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join our Ambulatory Surgery department!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Monday – Friday daylight schedule No holiday, on-call, or weekend work- enjoy work-life balance Tight-knit team with strong camaraderie Variety of cases, making every day unique! Specialties include Plastics, Ortho, Sports, Endocrine, and more Opportunities to advance your surgical career

What You’ll Do:

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you’ll play a key role in supporting complex surgical procedures by:

Preparing the operating room — set up sterile instruments, equipment, drapes, and solutions

Checking, adjusting, and maintaining equipment to ensure readiness

Assisting the surgical team with gowning and gloving

Passing instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery

Holding retractors, cutting sutures, suctioning operative sites, and assisting in counts of sponges, needles, and instruments

Preparing patients for surgery, including washing, shaving, and ensuring sterile incision sites

Transporting and positioning patients on the operating table

Assisting with specimens, graft materials, and applying dressings

Ensuring all medications are labeled and handed to the surgeon per policy

Maintaining a clean, safe, and aseptic environment

Assisting in cleanup and restocking after surgery

Beyond the OR:

Serve as a resource and mentor to students and new team members

Participate in committees and interdisciplinary teams

Collaborate with the Clinician to share and apply new knowledge

Help keep our department running smoothly and efficiently every day

This role is a valued step in our career ladder, offering opportunities for growth and advancement. Title and salary are based on education and experience.