Cardiac Surgical Technologist: High-Impact OR Team

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Surgical Technologist to join the Cardiovascular Operating Room team. You will assist in advanced cardiac procedures, pass instruments, maintain sterile technique, and support perioperative staff in a high-acuity surgical environment.

The role offers training, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow within a leading academic medical center known for heart transplant achievements and regional surgical excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–12 months of healthcare experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Completed training program for surgical technology or equivalent.
• New graduates must credential within 12 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Functions in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist in the OR.
• Maintains aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.
• Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts.
• Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical cases.
• Performs related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
• Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
• Manages intraoperative medications in accordance with OR policy.
• Manages surgical specimens according to physician’s orders and hospital policy.
• Follows OR procedures for proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.
• Assists in patient positioning and room turnover activities.
• Participates in OR quality improvement, education, and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Life span patient care understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tufts Medical Center, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Surgical Technologist to join the Cardiovascular Operating Room team. You will assist in advanced cardiac procedures, pass instruments, maintain sterile technique, and support perioperative staff in a high-acuity surgical environment.

The role offers training, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow within a leading academic medical center known for heart transplant achievements and regional surgical excellence.