Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting a Certified Surgical Technologist to join its robust operative services team at a state-of-the-art acute care facility. This role offers hands-on scrub experience across a wide variety of surgical specialties, including advanced robotic and radiosurgical procedures, within a hospital recognized for its cardiac, orthopedic, and women's health programs. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for eligible candidates, making this a compelling opportunity for both experienced CSTs and recent graduates ready to build a high-acuity surgical career in central Massachusetts.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- Employment with a large, established health system offering broad organizational resources and career development support
- Access to tools, training, and professional development pathways to advance within the surgical services department
- BLS certification support in line with facility requirements
- Vaccination compliance accommodations available through religious or medical exemption process where applicable
Practice Highlights
- Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse circulator to facilitate safe and effective intraoperative care across a wide variety of surgical procedures
- Scrub responsibilities include organizing instrumentation, operating surgical equipment, and participating in surgical counts
- Selects and prepares appropriate supplies and equipment for each surgical case prior to incision
- Functions in a professional capacity on cases spanning multiple surgical specialties — cardiac/vascular, orthopedics, women's health, and more
- Access to Da Vinci robotic surgery platform — direct involvement in advanced minimally invasive procedures
- CyberKnife radiosurgery technology on campus, reflecting the facility's commitment to cutting-edge surgical and oncologic care
- Advanced heart and vascular services program with high-acuity cardiovascular surgical volume
- Comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation program contributing to a diverse and technically demanding OR case mix
- Women and infants program with dedicated surgical support needs
- State-of-the-art facility in the heart of Worcester, serving a broad community patient population
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology — required
- Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) — required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — required
- Minimum one year of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist — preferred
- Demonstrated ability to function professionally across a broad range of surgical specialties and case types
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check and health screening, including drug screen, required prior to start
About the Community
Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city, offering an urban lifestyle with a significantly lower cost of living than Boston, located approximately 45 miles to the east. The city is home to a thriving arts and dining scene, multiple colleges and universities, and easy access to both the Berkshires and the New England coastline for outdoor recreation year-round. Families benefit from strong public and private school options, and the region's dense healthcare and academic ecosystem makes Worcester a natural long-term home for clinicians at any career stage.