Surgical Tech II - MGH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

403(b) match

Subsidized MBTA pass

Childcare support

Discounts on tickets

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Surgical Tech II for full-time work at The General Hospital. This role supports operating room operations, patient preparation, and instrument handling under supervision.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available and shifts vary across days, evenings, nights, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour options. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 2-3 years of acute care surgical tech experience; CST certification preferred but not always required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 2-3 years experience as surgical technologist in acute care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operations under supervision.
• Set up the operating room and prepare patients for surgery.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and assistants; count sponges, needles, and supplies.
• Maintain sterile technique and safety throughout procedures.

Skills

Surgical technologist experience

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary Surgical Tech II- Full Time *** $10,000 Sign-On Bonus ***

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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.

Highlights of the Surgical Tech Role

• Our environment is fast-paced, energetic, collaborative, and innovative
• Our patient population spans the range from neonates to seniors, with 16 services and 58 operating rooms with multiple subspecialties
• Positions available across many specialties
• All shifts available - days, evenings, nights, 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts

Reasons to Choose Mass General Hospital

• Competitive salary and great benefits, including pension and 403(b) match
• MGH is the #1 hospital in New England based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2025-2026
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
• Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
• Under supervision, assists in operations. May help set up the operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

Essential Functions

• Participates in time-out procedures.
• Attainment of extra supplies and equipment as needed.
• Sets up equipment independently.
• Participates as an active member of the Patient Care Team.
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) - preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) - preferred

Work Experience

• Experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting - 2-3 years - required
• Four (4) years experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting; committee and leadership experience - 3-5 years -preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room
• Ability to multitask, can work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 90 Blossom Street
• Pay Range $31.98 - $47.85/Hourly
• Grade 5

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.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.