The Operating Room: it's the heartbeat of the hospital.
It’s the place where patients go in their moment of greatest need. They put their lives in the hands of a team of well-trained professionals and receive life-changing care – and along with it, hope for a healthier, brighter, and better future.
Picture yourself in a hands-on, exciting role where your work saves lives and directly impacts patients.
You don’t need to be a surgeon to experience the fast-paced world of the operating room. Across UPMC, operating rooms are staffed by integrated teams of nurses, surgical technologists, nurse anesthetists, central sterile technicians, and others who work seamlessly together to provide safe and effective surgical services for patients.
Operating Room Roster
Explore the career paths that could lead you into a rewarding career in the operating room at UPMC.
Operating Room Support Roles
Provide support and assistance to the operating room staff while you get a firsthand look at future career options. With a variety of operating room support roles available, you can find the career area that you enjoy most!
- Minimum Requirement: High school diploma/GED
- Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
- Career growth opportunities
Central Sterile Processing
Ensure patients receive safe, hygienic procedures by working behind-the-scenes to clean, inspect, sterilize, and package all reusable surgical equipment.
- Minimum Requirement: High school diploma/GED or one year of experience at UPMC
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
- Designated career ladder
Anesthesia Tech
Help ensure pain-free procedures by preparing and sterilizing anesthetic equipment, supporting anesthesia providers throughout surgery, and monitoring patients undergoing anesthesia.
- Minimum Requirement: High school diploma/GED
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
- Designated career ladder
Surgical Technologist
Set the OR team up for success! Prepare operating rooms, arrange and organize surgical equipment, pass instruments to surgeons and assistants, and assist with clean-up and restocking.
- Minimum Requirement: Completion of accredited Surg Tech program
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000
- Designated career ladder
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Provide quality bedside care to patients before, during, and after procedures to ensure they are prepared for a successful surgery and set up to achieve optimal post-op results.
- Minimum Requirement: RN license
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
- Designated career ladder
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Work collaboratively with patients’ physicians and care teams to provide anesthesia-related care to patients before, during, and after operations to ensure comfortable procedures.
- Minimum Requirement: RN license, doctoral degree from an accredited CRNA program
- Sign-on bonus up to $75,000 with a 5-year work agreement
- Designated career ladder
What Our OR Team is Saying...
“As a nurse in the operating room, the rewarding part is that you bring these patients in and they have no idea who you are. They’re not going to remember you tomorrow, but knowing that they were in pain, or they were sick, and they came to you and you helped them, is so rewarding.”
– Danielle W., Clinician Fellow
“Most people don’t realize how much goes into a surgery. It’s not just a surgeon who performs the surgery – there is so much work and effort that goes into it from the whole team.”
– Sydney A., Central Sterile Processing Associate
“As we care for patients and strive to perform our jobs effectively, it’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day responsibilities. It’s easy to forget that something so routine for us as health care providers can be immensely impactful to a patient or family member experiencing the worst day of their life.”
– Brett F., Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Why Choose UPMC Surgical Services?
UPMC is committed to investing in you – financially, personally, and professionally. From tackling student loans to advancing your career, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your career, offering you:
- Designated career ladders designed to help you grow your career – no matter which position is the best fit for you!
- $6,000/year in tuition reimbursement along with student loan assistance programs to help you reach your academic goals
- Up to 5½ weeks of paid time off and 7 paid holidays
- Sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates to help you kickstart your UPMC career with confidence