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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Emerson Health

Surgical Technician -Operating Department

At least 2 years of surgical technologist experience preferred. NBSTSA Certification in Surgical Technology (required unless grandfathered per Massachusetts law)....

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Surgical Technologist 2, Interventional Cardiology

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Burlington, MA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 8 hours ago

Experienced Surgical Technologist Cath Lab Monday-Friday 7:00a-5:30p 4 x 10's Job Description: The Surgical Technologist (ST) is a member of the surgical team responsible for providing intra-operative...

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Surgical Technologist - Needham Operatin

  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Needham, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Needham, MA
  • 10 hours ago

Position Summary/ Department Summary: We are seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the team within our Operating Room at NeedhamKey Responsibilities: Providing sterile instruments to surgical teams...

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Operating Room - Surgical Technologist

  • Trusted Health
  • Worcester, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 10 hours ago

Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)) BLS (Basic Life Support) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA), Basic Life Support Job Details Job Type: Travel...

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Operating Room Assistant

  • Baystate Health
  • Springfield, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Responsibilities include assisting with operating room turnover, equipment cleaning and inspection, supply stocking, patient transport and positioning, and other support duties as assigned....

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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist CST

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 17 hours ago

THE POSITION: Certified surgical technologists (CST) generally care for surgical patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and attending doctor(s) of the patient's case....

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Surgical Technologist I- Labor and Delivery

  • Mass General Brigham
  • Newton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 1 day ago

NoLicenses and CredentialsCertified Surgical First Assistant [CSFA (NBSTSA)] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] -...

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Surgical Tech

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 1 day ago

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

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Cardiac Surgical Technologist

  • Tufts Medicine
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

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

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Surgical Technician Operating Room

  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago

Surgical technologists prepare surgical equipment, provide equipment to surgeons during surgery, maintaining the integrity of the sterile environment within the operating room and complete other tasks...

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Surgical Technologist-Operating Room

  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

Surgical technologists prepare surgical equipment, provide equipment to surgeons during surgery, maintaining the integrity of the sterile environment within the operating room and complete other tasks...

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Certified Surgical Technologist Faulkner Hospital

  • Mass General Brigham
  • Jamaica Plain, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Jamaica Plain, MA
  • 2 days ago

Eligible for $10,000 sign on bonus Why YOU should be our next Certified Surgical Technologist (CST): Magnet Designated with Distinction 1 of only 2 hospitals in the state of Massachusetts with this...

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Operating Room Assistant - Endoscopy

  • Mass General Brigham
  • Waltham, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Summary Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room. Does this position require Patient Care?...

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Surgical Technologist - Needham Operating Room

  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Department Summary: We are seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the team within our Operating Room at Needham Key Responsibilities: Providing sterile instruments to surgical teams during surgery....

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Surgical Tech

  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
  • Brighton, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Brighton, MA
  • 2 days ago

The role of the Surgical Tech encompasses technical skills of scrubbing, assisting the Perioperative Team with activities within the operating room, clinical knowledge of a variety of Surgical procedures...

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.2%
Bachelor's Degree
21.6%
High School or GED
17.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.0%
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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