Operating Room Tech - Main OR

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking an Operating Room Tech for Berkshire Medical Center's OR team. The role focuses on providing technical support for the surgical intervention under supervision of OR staff and RN circulators.

The tech works closely with surgeons and nurses to ensure patient safety, comfort, and a smooth operating room flow, with opportunities for cross-training and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with surgical aseptic technique required.
• Familiarity with basic surgical procedures and instruments.
• Recent operating room tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for surgical procedures under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with surgeons and nurses to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Surgical aseptic technique

Operating Room procedures

Medical terminology

Education

LPN or CST certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Operating Room

Hourly Pay Range: 31.9200 through 49.6800

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 7:00am-3:30pm (primary), 9:00am-5:30pm (occasional) (40)

Monday - Friday, Rotating Holidays

Posted 03/31/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Operating Room Tech is a paraprofessional qualified by a didactic and clinical training to provide Services in the Operating Room under the supervision and responsibility of the Operating Room Director and RN circulatory nurses or their designee. As part of the Operating Room Team, the tech is responsible for the technical aspects of the patient’s surgical intervention. The Operating Room Tech and Circulating Nurse work as a team as the surgical patients advocate.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique required.

Familiarity with basic surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, physiology, microbiology, anatomy and psychological process required.

Recent experience in Operating Room technology.

Education and Training:

License, Certification & Registration:

LPNCST - 1 of LPN or CST

Certified in Basic Life Support

Other Requirements:

Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team required.

Has verbal ability to use and understand medical terminology to fulfill quickly and accurately Surgeons and Nurses instructions.

Ability to meet the needs of the patients for safety, comfort, and reassurance required.

Rotation on-call system participation required.

May be required to rotate to weekends as needed.

Must be willing to cross-train to Crane Center & Sterile Processing.

Must be willing to function in other capacities needed for the department.

Capable of rapid and accurate movements of body and hands in response to visual and audio stimuli.

Able to perform a variety of duties in the Operating Room under supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Able to show competency in all surgical equipment used at BMC and Crane ORs.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.