Operating Room Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania
Operating Room Technician jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, where large health systems maintain high surgical volumes and hire at every level from new graduate to lead scrub tech. Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network are among the most consistently active employers in the state. Cardiovascular, orthopedic, and robotic-assisted surgical support are the specialties drawing the most demand right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Could you be our next Operating Room Nurse at Paoli Hospital?
Why work as an Operating Room Nurse?
Be on the Cutting Edge!
Our Operating Room nurses provide 1:1 patient care to our patients before, during, and after surgery at a time when they are most vulnerable. In our 14 Operating Rooms, you would work alongside our world-renowned Surgeons to scrub and circulate the many different cases we perform. Specialties include but are not limited to: General, Urology, Orthopedics, Neuro, Plastics, Vascular, Robotics, etc.
Develop and Grow Your Career!
Be one of the many MLH Nurses who pursue certifications or advanced nursing degrees (BSN, MSN, MBA, PhD, DNP) by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
Get Involved!
Become engaged by joining department, hospital & system-wide Nursing Committees, Unit Councils, evidence-based research projects, and pursuing the Clinical Ladder program. You can also become a preceptor for our Perioperative Fellowship Program and new hires.
Join the Team!
Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a common purpose: providing superior service and care.
Position-Specific Benefits include:
You are eligible for up to 200 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. On-Call pay for OR nurses is $4.25/hr. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!
Position:
Registered Nurse RN - Operating Room
Shift:
7:00am - 5:30pm, 4 - 10 hour shifts weekly
Experience:
At least one (1) year of recent Operating Room Nurse experience is required.
Education:
1. RN Diploma, ASN required.
2. BSN preferred.
Licensures/Certifications:
1. PA RN license OR a multi-state license verified in one of the approved states through the Nursing Licensure Compact.
2. Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) preferred.
Could you be our next Operating Room Nurse at Paoli Hospital?
Why work as an Operating Room Nurse?
Be on the Cutting Edge!
Our Operating Room nurses provide 1:1 patient care to our patients before, during, and after surgery at a time when they are most vulnerable. In our 14 Operating Rooms, you would work alongside our world-renowned Surgeons to scrub and circulate the many different cases we perform. Specialties include but are not limited to: General, Urology, Orthopedics, Neuro, Plastics, Vascular, Robotics, etc.
Develop and Grow Your Career!
Be one of the many MLH Nurses who pursue certifications or advanced nursing degrees (BSN, MSN, MBA, PhD, DNP) by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
Get Involved!
Become engaged by joining department, hospital & system-wide Nursing Committees, Unit Councils, evidence-based research projects, and pursuing the Clinical Ladder program. You can also become a preceptor for our Perioperative Fellowship Program and new hires.
Join the Team!
Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a common purpose: providing superior service and care.
Position-Specific Benefits include:
You are eligible for up to 200 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. On-Call pay for OR nurses is $4.25/hr. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!
Position:
Registered Nurse RN - Operating Room
Shift:
7:00am - 5:30pm, 4 - 10 hour shifts weekly
Experience:
At least one (1) year of recent Operating Room Nurse experience is required.
Education:
1. RN Diploma, ASN required.
2. BSN preferred.
Licensures/Certifications:
1. PA RN license OR a multi-state license verified in one of the approved states through the Nursing Licensure Compact.
2. Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) preferred.
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Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Operating Room Technician Job Market in Pennsylvania
A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health20
- Penn State Health18
- Allegheny Health Network14
- WellSpan Health10
- Main Line Health7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services52
- Education3
- Science & Research3
- Agriculture & Farming2
- Insurance1
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Pennsylvania.
- CST certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred or required
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program recognized by Pennsylvania employers
- Minimum one year of operating room scrub experience in an acute care hospital
- Demonstrated proficiency scrubbing orthopedic, cardiovascular, or general surgical procedures
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Ability to lift and position patients and stand for extended periods during procedures
Operating Room Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operating room technician in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not issue a state license for operating room technicians, so the standard path is completing an accredited surgical technology program, which typically takes one to two years and results in an associate degree or certificate. Most Pennsylvania hospital systems then expect candidates to hold or actively pursue the Certified Surgical Technologist credential awarded by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Larger employers such as UPMC and Penn Medicine consider CST certification a practical requirement for hiring.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in Pennsylvania?
Companies currently hiring operating room technicians in Pennsylvania include Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, Penn State Health, and Allegheny Health Network, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's density of large academic medical centers and regional health systems means steady demand statewide, with the highest concentration of postings tied to major integrated networks in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metro areas.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most operating room technician jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Hershey are the Pennsylvania cities with the most operating room technician openings. Philadelphia leads because of its concentration of academic medical centers and Level I trauma hospitals, Pittsburgh follows as the headquarters of UPMC, one of the country's largest health systems, and the Allentown area reflects Lehigh Valley Health Network's regional surgical expansion.
Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technicians work directly in surgical suites, so the role is almost entirely on-site by nature. About 0% of operating room technician openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those postings typically involve surgical scheduling coordination or sterile processing oversight rather than hands-on scrub duties.
How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to surgical technology externship programs embedded in accredited Pennsylvania programs, which place students directly inside hospital ORs at systems like Jefferson Health or WellSpan Health. Without prior scrub experience, moving laterally from a central sterile processing technician or surgical aide role is a common route that Pennsylvania employers recognize. Completing a CAAHEP-accredited program and passing the CST exam before applying gives candidates a strong credential edge even without paid experience.
Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Pennsylvania employers. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.
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