Lead Surgical Technologist

About the role

UPMC East is hiring a Lead Surgical Technologist to support the growing Spine Surgical Specialty. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $25,000 paid out to you in a one lump sum within your first 90 days!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead resource for surgical technologists during assigned shifts
• Provide real-time guidance, troubleshooting, and support to staff
• Precept and mentor new employees and students
• Facilitate ongoing education, including annual in-service training
• Liaise with Sterile Processing to ensure equipment readiness
• Maintain and update surgeon preference cards
• Monitor, restock, and manage instrumentation, supplies, and equipment
• Promote cost-effective use of resources

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal surgical technician program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, hospital or the military
• A minimum of 4 years or more of Operating Room experience required
• Advanced knowledge of at least 3 surgical specialties

Career Growth

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Benefits

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
• Employer-paid life insurance

Support for You – and Your Family

• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Family planning resources
• Tuition assistance for dependents
• Comprehensive health care for dependents
• Emergency child and elder care options