OR Lead Surgical Cardiac Vascular Technologist BWH

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA is seeking an OR Lead Surgical Technologist for Cardiac and Vascular services. This onsite role focuses on expert scrub support, OR readiness, instrumentation management, mentoring staff, and interdepartmental collaboration in a fast-paced surgical environment.

The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to sterile technique, and partnership with Central Processing to optimize instrument use and case flow.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Certification: CST (required).
• Experience: 3–5 years of Surgical Technologist experience (required).
• Cardiac/Vascular OR experience (required).

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Set up and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor equipment during procedures.
• Facilitate on-time OR starts and efficient room turnovers.
• Coordinate staff coverage for breaks and lunches.
• Scrub cases to support operational needs.
• Review upcoming surgical cases and ensure equipment availability.
• Collaborate with surgeons to maintain preference cards.
• Partner with Central Processing on workflow and instrument optimization.
• Train and mentor surgical technologists on equipment use.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Surgical instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## OR Lead Surgical Cardiac Vascular Technologist BWHApply: Onsite: Boston-MA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: RQ4079670Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.**Job Summary**OR Lead Surgical Technologist – Cardiac/Vascular Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) Location: 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Rotating Shift Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Work Type: Onsite Position Overview The Lead Surgical Technologist serves as an expert perioperative team member supporting Cardiac and Vascular surgical services. This role combines advanced scrub responsibilities with leadership duties focused on OR readiness, instrumentation management, staff support, inventory coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with Central Processing, Materials Management, Clinical Support, Education, and Management teams. Key Responsibilities Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures. Set up and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintain sterile technique and monitor equipment during procedures. Facilitate on-time OR starts and efficient room turnovers. Coordinate staff break and lunch coverage as needed. Scrub cases to support operational needs. Review and prepare upcoming surgical cases. Ensure case cart accuracy and equipment availability. Collaborate with surgeons to maintain preference cards. Partner with Central Processing on workflow improvements and instrument optimization. Support inventory management and equipment maintenance. Train and mentor surgical technologists on equipment use and best practices. Serve as a subject matter expert for equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving.**Qualifications**## Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent (required)CertificationCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) (required)Experience3–5 years of Surgical Technologist experience (required) Cardiac/Vascular surgical experience (required)Why Candidates May Be Interested $10,000 sign-on bonus Competitive compensation Pension and 403(b) match Magnet-recognized hospital Tuition reimbursement Generous PTO 50% MBTA subsidy Free parking nights and weekends Childcare and backup care resources Retirement benefits Employee discounts on entertainment and events Ideal Candidate ProfileA highly experienced CST with strong Cardiac/Vascular OR expertise, leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, deep knowledge of surgical instrumentation, and a passion for supporting operational excellence and mentoring fellow surgical technologists.This position is likely best suited for a senior CVOR Surgical Technologist looking to move into a lead-level role while remaining clinically active in the operating room.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**75 Francis Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Rotating (United States of America)**Pay Range**$38.30 - $57.59/Hourly**Grade**6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.