About this role
Surgical Technologist – Monday–Friday Daylight Schedule!
No weekends. No holidays. No call.
Work in a fast‑paced, high‑performing Operating Room where your skills truly matter.
Are you an experienced Surgical Technologist looking for predictable hours without sacrificing the excitement of complex surgical cases? Join our dynamic OR team and play a critical role in creating a safe, sterile, and efficient environment for every procedure.
We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on experience and commitment to ST Health!
What You’ll Do
As a key member of our surgical team (under RN supervision), you will be responsible for providing direct support during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and supporting OR efficiency from start to finish.
Before Surgery
- Prep the OR with a flawless sterile setup
- Assemble and verify equipment and surgical instruments
- Prepare sterile drapes, solutions, and supplies
- Assist with patient preparation including site cleansing and shaving
- Transport and position patients as needed
During Surgery
- Efficiently pass instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies to the surgical team
- Hold retractors, cut sutures, and assist with suction/sponging
- Manage specialty trays and graft materials
- Perform accurate counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and supplies
- Ensure medications are properly labeled and handed off per policy
After Surgery
- Assist with patient transfer to recovery
- Clean, reset, and restock the operating room
Additional Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource and preceptor for new team members and students
- Handle specimens for lab analysis and assist with dressings
- Participate in committees and interdisciplinary teams
- Support ongoing knowledge sharing and process improvements
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and hazard‑aware environment at all times
Your Schedule
Monday–Friday, daylight hours
No weekends
No holidays
No on‑call shifts
Enjoy work‑life balance without stepping away from the excitement of a fast‑paced OR.
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What You Bring
- 2+ years of surgical technician experience spanning at least two specialties (general, ortho, vascular, plastics, OB/GYN, thoracic, neuro, ophthalmic, endoscopy, etc.) preferred
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program OR military equivalent
- Meets PA and/or NY state requirements (including grandfathering provisions)
- Commitment to required continuing education
- Ability to distribute medications per policy
Required Certifications
PA legislature House Bill 81 enacted 10/29/2020 and became effective 12/27/2020.. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.In addition to those 2 years of prior experience – Must have completed program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or Has completed appropriate military training program or Maintains certification from accredited program or Was employed as a surg tech in a health care facility on or before effective date of the act (12/27/2020) or Employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date (12/27/2020). Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. 1. 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., NY State Law: Public Health Law 2824 Chapter 292 of the Laws of 2013 enacted 01/01/20157. A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of subdivision three of this section to function as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility if:(a) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this section;(b) the healthcare facility makes a written record of its efforts under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and retains the record at the healthcare facility; and(c) the person meets the requirements of subdivision three of this section within two years of the start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Certification for Surgical Technologist. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Certification Details – Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC) within 6 months of program completion: Note: Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surg tech at another health care facility two years before effective date of the law are grandfathered and therefore not required to have certification. New graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months prior to certification, but must be certified within six months of program completion. Exception: A health care facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if after a diligent and thorough effort has been made they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surg techs who meet the requirements (i.e. certification) and a written record of efforts is made and retained at the health care facility. (1. 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 the needs of the organization.).
- BLS/CPR (AHA)
- Act 34 clearance
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.
Why ST Health?
Join a collaborative and mission-driven team committed to safety, excellence, and supporting one another — all while offering the schedule you’ve been looking for.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$25.32–$35.13 / hr
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Surgical Technologist, — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Surgical Technologist, at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply. Start with just your email.
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# Surgical Technologist,
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Shadyside
- Pay: $25.32–$35.13 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-05T17:00:16.363Z
## Description
### **Surgical Technologist – Monday–Friday Daylight Schedule!**
###
…
Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
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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