About this role
Surgical Technologist Opportunities at ST Health Magee-Womens Hospital – Woman Care Birth Center
Are you ready to elevate your career in a place where innovation meets compassion? ST Health Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring full-time Surgical Technologists to join our exceptional Woman Care Birth Center team — a unit nationally recognized for its cutting-edge fetal therapy procedures and unwavering commitment to teamwork.
Whether you’re a seasoned tech or just starting out, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Our unit thrives on collaboration, creativity, and high-volume energy — and we’re proud to offer a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on your experience and commitment length, plus career ladder advancement to help you grow professionally.
️ You’ll work in a 5-bed obstetrical OR alongside expert nurses and obstetricians, gaining exposure to a wide range of surgical experiences — from routine deliveries to complex intrauterine procedures.
We’re hiring for rotating, nights, and weekends shifts — and here’s the game-changer: NO ON-CALL responsibilities. That’s right, you can enjoy work-life balance while doing what you love.
If you’re driven, thrive in fast-paced environments, and love being part of a tight-knit team, we want to meet you.
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.
️ PA House Bill 81 Summary (Effective 12/27/2020)
✅ Eligibility
- Must meet one of the following:
- Certified via accredited program or military training
- Employed as a surg tech before 12/27/2020 or within 2 years prior
- New grads may work up to 6 months post-program before certification
Continuing Education
- Certified: Follow credentialing body’s CE rules
- Non-certified: 30 CE hours every 2 years
️ Surgical Specialties
Includes general, ortho, vascular, OB/GYN, neuro, endoscopic, etc.
Medication handling limited to nurse distribution.- CPR/BLS (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire
- CST or TSC certification within 6 months of program completion
- Clearances: Act 31, 33, 34, 73 (with renewal)
- Entry Level: 0–2 years experience
⚠️ Exceptions
Facilities may hire non-certified techs if certified supply is insufficient and recruitment efforts are documented.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$24.03–$32.01 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# Surgical Technologist
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: Magee-Womens Hospital of ST Health
- Pay: $24.03–$32.01 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-25T13:45:15.947Z
## Description
##### Surgical Technologist Opportunities at ST Health Magee-Womens Hospital – Woman Care Birth Center
Are you ready to elevate your career in a place where innovation meets compassion? ST Health Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring full-time Surgical Technologists to join our exceptional Woman Care Birth Center team — a unit nationally recognized for its cutting-edge fetal therapy procedures and unwavering commitment to teamwork.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Rotating
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Patient Care Tech
Senior PCT / Unit Secretary
PCT III — precepting new hires
Nursing school on tuition support
Graduate nurse at Pepper
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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