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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. Qualifications: * 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