Per Diem Surgical Technologist - Waltham Operating Room

Boston Children's Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital in Waltham is seeking a per diem Surgical Technologist to support our Pediatric Operating Room team. This role is essential for maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring smooth surgical procedures tailored to children’s needs.

You will collaborate with a skilled surgical team and provide compassionate care. Candidates should have pediatric surgical experience, certification, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience required.
• Pediatric surgical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of pediatric surgical procedures for safe surgical care.
• Collaborate with surgical teams while maintaining communication.
• Prepare and maintain the operating room for procedures.

Skills

Pediatric surgical procedures

Attention to detail

Collaboration with surgical teams

Education

Certificate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Position Summary / Department Summary

We are seeking a per diem Surgical Technologist to join the team in our Pediatric Operating Room in Waltham. As a Surgical Technologist in our pediatric surgical facility, you will play a vital role in supporting safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical care to the unique needs of children and families. Working closely with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and the perioperative team, you will help prepare the operating room, maintain a sterile environment, and ensure procedures run smoothly for patients and families. This position requires strong technical skill, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, family‑centered setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of pediatric surgical procedures, instrumentation, sterile technique, infection prevention, and patient safety practices to support safe, high‑quality surgical care.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and the perioperative team while maintaining strong communication in a fast‑paced surgical environment.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organization, and the ability to remain calm and focused during high‑pressure situations.
• Support a family‑centered approach to care by providing compassionate, patient‑focused service to pediatric patients and their families.
• Prepare and organize the operating room for pediatric surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Pass instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy.
• Remove contaminated items and restock supplies after procedures.
• Collaborate with the perioperative team to support safe, high‑quality patient care.
• Scheduling flexibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience required.
• Pediatric surgical experience required.

Licensure / Certification

• Certificate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program required, or equivalent experience.

Compensation & Benefits

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‑passes.