About this role
Join Our Community!
ANCC Magnet designated ST Health Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Lead Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. The OR at Passavant is an exciting and fast paced environment where learning never stops! Salary will be determined based upon experience.
Shift Details:
- Monday – Friday
- Daylight & evening
- On call 1 holiday per year
We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for all full-time Surgical Technologist positions! The amount is dependent upon your years of Surgical Technology experience. Sign-on bonus details:
- 0-1 years of experience: 2-year commitment $10,000; 3-year commitment $12,000
- 1-2 years of experience: 2-year commitment $12,000; 3-year commitment $17,000
- 2+ years of experience: 2-year commitment $15,000; 3-year commitment $25,000
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day to day supervision of the surgical technicians.
- Serve as the Lead on daily shifts to resolve/answer any questions or issues.
- Teach both skill and theoretical principles to new employees and students.
- Assist the Nurse Specialist in supervising the use of supplies and equipment for patient care and safety in all procedures.
- Ensure all medications are labeled and handed to surgeon according to established policies and procedures.
- Under the case scheduling process, may have ability to schedule procedures.
- Demonstrate initiative in problem solving as related to patient and technical issues that contribute to the improvement of the Operating Room function and operation.
- Liaison with Sterile Processing.
- Modify/revise requisitions (surgeon’s preference cards) on an as needed basis.
- Assume responsibility under the direction of the Clinician for presenting one in-service training to the staff each year.
- Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and explosive hazards and aseptic technique.
- Have Epro access and ability to order specialty items.
- Serve as a resource to other staff members. Assist head nurse by precepting students and new employees.
- During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
- Under the supervision of the surgeon hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
- 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.
- Support cost containment in the use of materials and equipment.
- Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
- Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
- 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.
- Facilitate education of surgical techs.
- Participate in peer review.
- Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.
- A minimum of 4 years or more of Operating Room experience required.
- Advanced knowledge of at least 3 surgical specialties.
- Receive a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on last performance evaluation. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$29.92–$41.64 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# Certified Lead Surgical Technologist (ENT/Plastics)
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Passavant
- Pay: $29.92–$41.64 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-07T11:48:41.983Z
## Description
**Join Our Community!**
ANCC Magnet designated ST Health Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Lead Surgical Technologist to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. The OR at Passavant is an exciting and fast paced environment where learning never stops! Salary will be determined based upon experience.
…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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