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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- Employment with a large, established acute care health system offering broad organizational resources and career development support
- Access to system-wide tools, training, and professional development pathways
- Vaccination accommodation process in place, including religious and medical exemption review with structured testing alternative
Practice Highlights
- Full-service surgical facility at Saint Vincent Hospital, a comprehensive acute care campus in Worcester, MA
- Advanced surgical technology on-site: da Vinci robotic surgery system and CyberKnife radiosurgery platform
- Wide variety of surgical procedures — scrub tech functions across multiple service lines, not limited to a single specialty
- Service lines include advanced heart and vascular surgery, comprehensive orthopedics, and women & infants programs
- Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of the RN circulator and in direct collaboration with the attending surgeon
- Responsibilities include case preparation, instrument organization, scrubbing on cases, operating surgical equipment, and participating in surgical counts
- Pre-employment onboarding includes background check, pre-employment health screening, and drug screen
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology (required)
- Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum one year of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
- Demonstrated ability to function professionally across a wide variety of surgical procedures
About the Community
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.