Surgical Technologist Apprentice

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# Surgical Technologist Apprentice

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $19.85 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-23T16:30:17.71Z

## Description

**Earn While You Learn – Launch Your Career in Surgical Services!**

Want to play a vital role in the operating room? ST Health’s **Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program** offers the chance to earn a full-time salary while working part-time hours—all while completing a 20-month associate’s degree in Surgical Technology with Carlow University.
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