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 (CST) - West Hartford Surgery Center

  • Feeding Hills, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Feeding Hills, MA
  • 19 days ago

; and assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and used material....

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2240/wk

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 1 day 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 - Orthopedics $2160/wk

  • Falmouth, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Falmouth, MA
  • 1 day 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 $2480/wk

  • Beverly, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Beverly, MA
  • 1 day 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 $2160/wk

  • Hyannis, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hyannis, MA
  • 3 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 Technician Labor & Delivery - 36 Hrs Full Time

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 hour ago

Holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist credentialing body accredited by the National commission of Certifying...

Surgical Tech OR FT Days

  • Ashland, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Ashland, MA
  • 4 days ago

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

Surgical Tech FT Days

  • Worcester, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 6 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

  • West Warren, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • West Warren, MA
  • 4 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

  • Manchaug, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Manchaug, MA
  • 4 days ago

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

Certified Surgical Tech FT Days

  • Worcester, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 2 days ago

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

Surgical Tech

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Description: As an Operating Room Technician, also sometimes called Surgical Technologists, you are an important part of the operating room team....

Surgical Technologist 1

  • Salem, MA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 8 hours ago

No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical...

Surgical Technician Certified Full Time

  • Oak Bluffs, MA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Oak Bluffs, MA
  • 8 hours ago

Was employed in any healthcare facility as a surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2013. 3. Completed a surgical technologist training program in the military or other public service corps....

GI Surgical Technologist - Faulkner

  • Boston, MA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 hours ago

Technology Program NBSTSA Certification is conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Current experience in OR or Ambulatory Surgery setting is required Ability to...

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Surgical Technologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
3.9%
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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