About this role
Surgical Technologist – ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Are you a Surgical Technologist ready to launch or elevate your career? Passionate about pediatrics? Join a nationally recognized team where your skills make a difference—and enjoy a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Cutting-Edge Care: 14 ORs, 12,000+ cases/year, Level 1 Trauma & Transplant Center—serving patients from neonates to young adults.
- Flexible Scheduling: Self-scheduling with creative options, including call and off-shift coverage.
- 1:1 Orientation: Staggered onboarding with experienced preceptors to set you up for success.
- Career Growth: Structured career ladder with clear advancement based on experience and education.
- Supportive Culture: Work with autonomy in a collaborative, high-tech environment.
️ What You’ll Do
As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll support a wide range of specialties including General, ENT, Neuro, Ortho, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, and GU. Responsibilities include:
- Preparing ORs and surgical instruments
- Assisting with gowning, gloving, and sterile technique
- Passing instruments and assisting during procedures
- Handling specimens and applying dressings
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and aseptic environment
- Supporting patient prep, positioning, and transport
Your title and pay will reflect your experience, with room to grow.
Ready to make a difference in pediatric surgical care? Apply now and bring your passion to ST Health Children’s Hospital.
Education & Training:
- Completion of a formal Surgical Technology program (college, vocational school, university, hospital, or military).
- or prior employment as a Surgical Technologist before December 28, 2020.
- or completion of an accredited military training program.
- or current certification from a nationally recognized credentialing organization.
Experience:
- 0–2 years of experience required for entry-level Surgical Technologist.
- Recent graduates from accredited programs are encouraged to apply!
- Additional experience may qualify candidates for Intermediate or Senior-level roles.
Specialty Exposure:
- Preferred experience in surgical specialties such as: General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Plastics & Reconstructive, OB/GYN, Thoracic, Ophthalmic, Neurosurgery, Organ Procurement, and Endoscopic settings.
- Medication access limited to distribution to the nurse.
Continuing Education:
- Certified individuals must meet credentialing body requirements.
- Non-certified individuals must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
Licensure & Clearances:
- CPR (AHA standards within 30 days of hire), Act 33 Child Clearance, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 73 FBI Clearance, Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
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 — 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: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: $24.03–$32.01 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-22T09:30:16.96Z
## Description
**Surgical Technologist – ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh**
Are you a Surgical Technologist ready to launch or elevate your career? Passionate about pediatrics? Join a nationally recognized team where your skills make a difference—and enjoy a sign-on bonus of **up to $25,000**.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Variable
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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