Surgical Technologist Apprentice
Company : UPMC
Location : Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Posted Date : 4 November 2025
Job Type : Part Time, Full Time
Category : Physicians & Surgeons
Occupation : Surgical Technologist
Job Details
Earn While You Learn - Launch Your Career in Surgical Services!
Want to play a vital role in the operating room? UPMC's Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program offers the chance to earn a full-time salary while working part-time hours-all while completing a 20-month associate's degree in Surgical Technology with Carlow University.
This 'earn while you learn' opportunity combines classroom instruction with hands-on training in UPMC's surgical services. You'll gain real-world operating room experience, work side by side with expert surgeons, nurses, and surgical technologists, and receive progressive pay increases as you advance toward becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
What is Required
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Enrollment in Carlow's Surgical Technology program
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Ability to work on-site at a UPMC location while attending school
Why Join UPMC's Surgical Technology Apprenticeship
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Earn while you learn - full-time salary, part-time hours
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Graduate with your Associate's in Surgical Technology from Carlow University
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Sit for the CST Certification Exam and step into a Surgical Tech role
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Get hands-on training in the operating room, from setup to cleanup
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Be part of UPMC, a world-renowned healthcare provider headquartered in Pittsburgh
What You'll Learn
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Prepare sterile setups for surgical procedures, including patient prep and positioning
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Pass instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons and surgical assistants
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Assist with equipment checks, sterile supplies, and room turnover
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Manage special trays, graft materials, and record patient data
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Support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures
What To Expect
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Attend 20-month associate degree program with UPMC's School of Surgical Technology in partnership with Carlow University to learn the following skills/duties: Pre-Operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-Operative
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Complete all on-the-job training activities at a satisfactory level or higher
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Comply with all Surgical Technologist training program policies and procedures, including safety, personal conduct, and dress code
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Successful completion of both the apprenticeship program and associate's degree will allow graduates to test for the CST Certification, and upon successful completion they'll become qualified to move into a permanent Surgical Technologist role
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Enrollment in Carlow's Surgical Technology program.
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Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Licenses, Certifications, and Clearances:
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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