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Surgical Technologist – CVOR

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

PostedFebruary 5, 2026

Pay$24.03–$32.01 / hr

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About this role

Join the Heart of Pediatric Care — Now Hiring a Full-Time CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist at ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh!

We are currently recruiting a pipeline of professionals for future opportunities. By applying, you’ll be considered for roles that match your skills and experience. As our needs evolve, we’ll reach out to qualified candidates to fill specific vacancies.

Are you ready to grow your surgical tech career in one of the nation’s top pediatric heart programs? Whether you’re a seasoned CST or just starting out, the CVOR team at ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Heart Institute wants you! We’re expanding — and looking for passionate, driven Certified Surgical Technologists who thrive in high-acuity settings and are eager to make a difference in pediatric cardiac care.

Schedule: Full-time role with four 10-hour shifts per week, plus shared call responsibilities among CVOR CSTs.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 for a 3-year commitment
  • Career ladder advancement to support your growth
  • Cross-training in our cutting-edge Cath Lab
  • Collaborative, innovative team culture

About the ST Health Heart Institute at CHP:
Nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, our Heart Institute delivers advanced surgical and interventional care for infants, children, and young adults with heart disease. We’re proud of our outcomes — and even prouder of the people who make them possible.

️ Your Impact:
As a CVOR CST, you’ll be at the heart of life-saving pediatric cardiac surgeries. Once proficient in CVOR procedures, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your skills through Cath Lab training — deepening your expertise in cardiovascular care.

⚕️ Who We’re Looking For:
We welcome all experience levels! Whether you’re a seasoned CST with pediatric cardiac experience, an OR veteran ready for a new challenge, or a recent graduate with a hunger to learn — we want to meet you. If you bring curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence, you’ll thrive here.

Responsibilities

  • Perform duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behavioral standards.
  • Carry out additional tasks as assigned by supervisory staff.
  • Assist in transferring patients to the recovery room post-surgery.
  • Clean and restock the operating room to maintain readiness and hygiene.
  • Support specimen handling for laboratory analysis, including preparation, care, disposal, and dressing application.
  • Aid surgical team members in donning sterile gowns and gloves.
  • Prepare the operating room prior to procedures by:
    • Setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions.
    • Assembling sterile and non-sterile equipment.
    • Adjusting and checking equipment for proper functionality.
  • During surgery:
    • Pass instruments and sterile supplies efficiently to surgeons and assistants.
    • Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site under supervision.
    • Assist in counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
  • Ensure all medications are correctly labeled and handed to the surgeon per established protocols.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment by adhering to aseptic techniques and remaining alert to safety and explosive hazards.
  • Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and ensuring aseptic incision sites.
  • May transport patients to the operating room, assist with positioning on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
  • Open to all levels of experience. Peds cardiac experience is a plus.
  • Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military. 
  • 0-2 years of current Operating Room experience for entry level. 

     

  • 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 hire. Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) required.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)
  • Act 31, 33, 34, 73 clearances with renewal
    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 - CVOR

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: $24.03–$32.01 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-05T10:30:16.447Z

## Description

**Join the Heart of Pediatric Care** — Now Hiring a Full-Time CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist at **ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh**!

*We are currently recruiting a pipeline of professionals for future opportunities. By applying, you'll be considered for roles that match your skills and experience. As our needs evolve, we'll reach out to qualified candidates to fill specific vacancies.*

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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.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • 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

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

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.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. 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

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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