OR Lead Surgical Technologist BWH

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist for Cardiac and Vascular services.

This role combines advanced scrub responsibilities with leadership duties focused on OR readiness, instrumentation management, staff support, and cross-functional collaboration with Central Processing, Materials Management, Clinical Support, Education, and Management teams. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of CST experience, cardiac/vascular OR expertise, and strong organizational

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is required.
• 3–5 years of Surgical Technologist experience is required.
• Cardiac/Vascular surgical experience is 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 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.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Surgical instrumentation management

OR readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Site: 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

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

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (required)
• Experience 3–5 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 Profile

A 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 - $56.59/Hourly Grade 6

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