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UPMC Lititz Hospital is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist to join our exceptional Operating Room team!

Are you ready to make a real impact in the OR? In this hands-on role (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, including weeknight, weekend, and holiday rotations), you'll be an essential part of the surgical team-preparing and maintaining sterile setups, passing instruments, and ensuring every procedure runs safely and smoothly.

You'll work alongside expert clinicians on a wide variety of cases, including general, plastics, orthopedics, and urology, gaining valuable experience with advanced surgical techniques and equipment.

Whether you're a seasoned tech or just starting out, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and high-energy teamwork-and we're proud to offer a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 (based on experience and commitment length), plus career ladder advancement to help you grow professionally.

_*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title based on their experience and education.*_

Join a collaborative surgical team and advance your career with a leading healthcare system.

Responsibilities:

+ Teach and mentor new employees and students in both technical skills and surgical theory.

+ Prepare the OR by setting up instruments, equipment, sterile supplies, and ensuring everything functions properly.

+ Assist in patient prep, including positioning, draping, and maintaining aseptic technique throughout procedures.

+ During surgery, efficiently pass instruments, handle retractors, cut sutures, manage sponges and counts, and ensure a safe, sterile field.

+ Support surgeons across a variety of specialties with strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.

+ Maintain and oversee specialty instruments, lasers, and supplies, coordinate repairs, orders, and equipment maintenance.

+ Serve as a Lead Tech-supervising daily workflow, resolving issues, and guiding surgical team members.

+ Manage specimens, apply dressings, and assist in transferring patients to recovery post-surgery.

+ Promote safety, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement in OR operations.

+ Collaborate effectively with surgeons, clinicians, and cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional patient care.

+ Serve as a trusted resource and preceptor for colleagues, supporting ongoing learning and professional development.

+ Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military.

+ 3 years of current Operating Room experience required.

+ Advanced knowledge of at least 2 surgical specialists with 1 year experience in selected specialty desired.

+ 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

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) OR Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran