<p>Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting a Certified Surgical Technologist to join its robust, high-acuity operating room team. This is a hands-on scrub role spanning a wide variety of surgical specialties within a state-of-the-art facility that houses da Vinci robotic surgery and CyberKnife technology. The position carries a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates — a strong signal of the hospital's commitment to attracting skilled OR professionals.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Employment with a large, established acute care health system offering broad organizational resources and career development support</li> <li>Access to system-wide tools, training, and professional development pathways</li> <li>Vaccination accommodation process in place, including religious and medical exemption review with structured testing alternative</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-service surgical facility at Saint Vincent Hospital, a comprehensive acute care campus in Worcester, MA</li> <li>Advanced surgical technology on-site: da Vinci robotic surgery system and CyberKnife radiosurgery platform</li> <li>Wide variety of surgical procedures — scrub tech functions across multiple service lines, not limited to a single specialty</li> <li>Service lines include advanced heart and vascular surgery, comprehensive orthopedics, and women & infants programs</li> <li>Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of the RN circulator and in direct collaboration with the attending surgeon</li> <li>Responsibilities include case preparation, instrument organization, scrubbing on cases, operating surgical equipment, and participating in surgical counts</li> <li>Pre-employment onboarding includes background check, pre-employment health screening, and drug screen</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology (required)</li> <li>Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Minimum one year of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to function professionally across a wide variety of surgical procedures</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city, offering an urban lifestyle with a notably lower cost of living than Boston, located approximately 45 miles to the east. The city is home to a vibrant arts and dining scene, multiple colleges and universities, and strong public and private school options — making it an attractive base for healthcare professionals at any career stage. Outdoor recreation, including access to the Wachusett Mountain ski area and numerous regional parks, rounds out a well-balanced quality of life in central New England.</p>