Surgical Technologist I

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 44,055 - 66,551; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Earned Time Off Package

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is looking for a Surgical Technologist in New Bedford, MA, to assist the surgical team and maintain a sterile environment. This role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program, certification as a Surgical Technologist, and Basic Life Support certification. Competitive pay starting at $31.98 hourly with a sign-on bonus. Join a community-focused health system committed to diversity and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential needed within 12 months post-graduation.
• Certification in Basic Life Support is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during the intra-operative phase.
• Maintain a sterile environment and prepare the OR.
• Perform Surgical Technologist duties as needed.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical assistance

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program

Completion of high school plus specialized courses

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission – it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

*$4,500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires after more than 1 year also eligible)

Hours: 24hrs

Shift: Evening shift, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital – New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• 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** (available to regular status employees scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours)
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Position reports to the Manager or designee. Perform various duties including but not limited to: provide assistance to surgical team during the intra‑operative phase, provide aseptic, safe, appropriately equipped and functional surgical environment. Responsible for OR preparation, instrument supply and assembly, maintenance of sterile fields, hands off instruments and initiation of counts throughout procedures. Perform Surgical Technologist duties including on‑call duties as needed or required.

Qualifications

• Completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized surgical technologist certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologist within 12 months of graduation from program or within 6 months of hire if greater than 12 months from graduation.
• Certification in Basic Life Support is required.
• One (1) year of related work experience is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID‑19 virus or be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $31.98 – USD $48.31 /Hr.