Surgical Technologist I

Southcoast Health System; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health System seeks a Surgical Technologist I to assist the surgical team at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. This full-time position involves preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting during surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology Program and hold certification. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Completion of 4 years of high school and additional specialized courses or training.
• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program.
• Certification requirements: Certified Surgical Technologist credential within specified time frames.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team during the intra‑operative phase.
• Provides an aseptic, safe surgical environment.
• Prepares the operating room and supplies instruments.
• Maintains sterile fields and conducts counts throughout procedures.
• Performs on‑call duties as needed.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Maintaining Sterile Fields

Preparation of Operating Room

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program

Completion of 4 years of high school

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Surgical Technologist I

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital – Fall River, MA

Hours: 40 hrs per week

Shift: Day/Evening, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm with weekend, holiday, and on‑call rotation

Sign‑on Bonus: $7,500 for new hire (eligible rehires after 1 year)

Benefits

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Manager or designee.
• Assists the surgical team during the intra‑operative phase.
• Provides an aseptic, safe, appropriately equipped and functional surgical environment.
• Prepares the operating room, supplies instruments, and assembles them.
• Maintains sterile fields, hands‑off instruments, and initiates counts throughout procedures.
• Performs on‑call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of 4 years of high school and additional specialized courses or training.
• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential issued by a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and Association of Surgical Technologists, obtained within 12 months of graduation or within 6 months of hire if more than 12 months from graduation.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Preferred: at least one year of related work experience.
• Requirement: fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID‑19, or exemption with signed statement.

Compensation

Pay rate determined based on level of experience.