Surgical Technologist- Cardiovascular Operating Room

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Join our life‑saving team and make a meaningful impact every day!Shifts & HoursOur 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 ST HealthCVOR Surgical Technologists are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus for a 3-year commitment. This is a limited-time offering – apply today!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. 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The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs.\n\nContinuing education requirements:\n\nCompliance 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.\n\nExperience:\n\nCompletion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. \nEntry level job 0-2 years experience.\nSurgical 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. \nAccess to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.\n\nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:\n\nCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire\nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\nAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal\nAct 33 with renewal\nAct 34 with renewal\nAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal\n\nST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran\n ",
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# Surgical Technologist- Cardiovascular Operating Room

- Location: Erie, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Hamot
- Pay: $23.27–$29.69 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-06T14:00:19.973Z

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