Surgical Technologist Jobs in Massachusetts

A Surgical Technologist, also known as a Surgical Tech or Operating Room Technician, is an integral part of the surgical team in the med tech industry. Their primary responsibility is to assist doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and surgical tools are sterilized and readily available. They also assist during the operation by passing instruments to surgeons, holding organs in place, or using retractors. After the surgery, they may help dress wounds and transfer patients to recovery rooms.

Important skills for a Surgical Technologist include strong attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, good physical stamina for long surgeries, and excellent hand-eye coordination. In addition to these skills, Surgical Technologists usually need to hold a certification. The most common certifications are the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and the Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing. Prior to becoming a Surgical Technologist, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Medical Assistant, or even work in medical equipment sterilization, to gain experience in the medical field.

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Surgical Technologist - Sign on Bonus Eligible

  • Lowell, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 6 days ago

Functions in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures. 2....

Surgical Technologist III - Operating Room

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description General Summary The Surgical Technologist II is a proficient Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Surgical Technologist (ST) who practices under the supervision of a registered nurse...

Surgical Technologist III

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Functions professionally and independently as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures. 2....

Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, OB Tech

  • Lawrence, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lawrence, MA
  • 23 hours ago

Surgical Technologist - OB Tech If you are passionate about supporting labor and delivery procedures, join us as a Surgical Technologist - OB Tech....

Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, OR

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 6 days ago

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (OR) If you are a detail-oriented professional passionate about supporting surgical teams, join us as a Surgical Technologist....

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2124/wk

  • Springfield, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 4 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $1944/wk

  • Boston, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 6 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2200/wk

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 7 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2448/wk

  • Springfield, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 10 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Surgical Tech FT Days

  • Sherborn, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sherborn, MA
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary: The Operating Room Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse circulator to facilitate safe and effective care....

Surgical Tech FT Evenings

  • Worcester, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 12 days ago

Position Summary: The Operating Room Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse circulator to facilitate safe and effective care....

Surgical Tech Operating Room FT Rotating

  • Natick, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Natick, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Preferred: Surgical Technology Certification. Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce....

Surgical Tech Cardiac FT Days

  • Worcester, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred: Surgical Technology Certification. Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce....

Cardiac Surgical Tech Operating Room FT Days

  • Worcester, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred: Surgical Technology Certification. Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce....

Surgical Tech OR FT Days

  • Worcester, MA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary: The Operating Room Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse circulator to facilitate safe and effective care....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.2%
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
17.5%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technologists in Massachusetts
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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