<p>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.</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 health system offering broad organizational resources and career development support</li> <li>Access to tools, training, and professional development pathways to advance within the surgical services department</li> <li>BLS certification support in line with facility requirements</li> <li>Vaccination compliance accommodations available through religious or medical exemption process where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse circulator to facilitate safe and effective intraoperative care across a wide variety of surgical procedures</li> <li>Scrub responsibilities include organizing instrumentation, operating surgical equipment, and participating in surgical counts</li> <li>Selects and prepares appropriate supplies and equipment for each surgical case prior to incision</li> <li>Functions in a professional capacity on cases spanning multiple surgical specialties — cardiac/vascular, orthopedics, women's health, and more</li> <li>Access to Da Vinci robotic surgery platform — direct involvement in advanced minimally invasive procedures</li> <li>CyberKnife radiosurgery technology on campus, reflecting the facility's commitment to cutting-edge surgical and oncologic care</li> <li>Advanced heart and vascular services program with high-acuity cardiovascular surgical volume</li> <li>Comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation program contributing to a diverse and technically demanding OR case mix</li> <li>Women and infants program with dedicated surgical support needs</li> <li>State-of-the-art facility in the heart of Worcester, serving a broad community patient population</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>Current 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 broad range of surgical specialties and case types</li> <li>Successful completion of pre-employment background check and health screening, including drug screen, required prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>