A large, community-anchored health system is recruiting a Certified Surgical Technologist to join its operating room team in Worcester, Massachusetts. This role places you at the scrub position across a wide variety of surgical specialties, working alongside experienced RN circulators and surgeons in a facility that is part of a national network of 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers. Worcester is central Massachusetts's largest city — a genuine urban medical hub with strong academic and clinical infrastructure. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 makes this an immediately compelling opportunity for eligible candidates.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- Employment within a large, established health system offering institutional stability and career development resources
- Access to system-wide tools, support, and professional development pathways
- Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
- E-Verify participating employer
Practice Highlights
- Scrub role covering a wide variety of surgical procedures across multiple specialties
- Works under the supervision of the RN circulator in a structured, team-based OR environment
- Responsible for selection and preparation of all supplies and equipment for each surgical case
- Operates surgical equipment and organizes instrumentation throughout procedures
- Participates in all surgical counts in accordance with patient safety protocols
- Performs related activities under the direct guidance of both the RN circulator and the attending surgeon
- Part of a health system operating 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient and additional care sites nationally
- System is differentiated by top-tier medical specialists and tailored service lines within each community served
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
About the Community
Worcester is Massachusetts's second-largest city, situated in the geographic center of the state roughly 45 miles west of Boston. The city offers a lower cost of living than the Boston metro while maintaining easy access to it, along with a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining, strong public and private school options, and proximity to outdoor recreation throughout the Worcester Hills and the broader New England landscape. For clinicians who want an urban environment with genuine community character — and a short drive to both Boston and the Berkshires — Worcester delivers on multiple fronts.