Surgical Technologist- Operating Room

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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 & HoursOur 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 ST HealthSign 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. 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All of our recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record.  2. The supply of certified or eligible to be certified surg techs does not meet our needs.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.Experience:Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. Entry level job 0-2 years 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.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran    ",
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# Surgical Technologist- Operating Room

- Location: Erie, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Hamot
- Pay: $23.27–$29.69 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-06T14:00:19.143Z

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