Job Description:
This perioperative role is ideal for an experienced surgical technologist eager to work in a fast-paced operating room setting. The position involves rotating shifts across days, evenings, and nights, including call coverage during weekdays and weekends. Expect to be part of a team supporting a diverse array of procedures such as general, orthopedic, neuro, vascular, trauma, robotics, and transplant surgeries. You’ll need to be comfortable adapting to a dynamic schedule, with up to three weekend call shifts, including 24-hour Saturday or 16-hour Sunday calls. This assignment offers the chance to sharpen your OR skills while experiencing a variety of complex cases during a 13-week commitment. The work environment emphasizes rapid response to call, with a 30-minute response time, and access to in-house call rooms for rest as needed. If you’ve been working in the OR for at least two of the last three years, particularly with Level 1 trauma experience and proficiency in robotics, neuro, or ortho procedures, this role could be your next career move.
Weather:
The weather during this time of year is generally mild, with comfortable temperatures and a moderate amount of sunshine. It tends to be pleasant for outdoor activities, making it a good season to explore the city and surrounding areas.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Exploration: Visit local markets, art galleries, and enjoy the diverse culinary scene in Pittsburgh.
- Point State Park: Relax around the fountain and take in river views.
- Day Trip to Fallingwater: Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic house, situated about an hour and a half away.
- Day Trip to Ohiopyle State Park: Enjoy hiking, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures approximately 1.5 hours from Pittsburgh.
- PNC Park Tour: Tour the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and catch a game if the timing aligns.
Job Specifics:
Location: Pittsburgh, PA Shift: 10-hour nights (rotating shifts including days, evenings, and nights) Duration: 13 weeks Estimated Weekly Hours: 40 hours