OR Lead Surgical Technologist BWH
The General Hospital Corporation
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Job Summary
OR Lead Surgical Technologist – Cardiac/VascularBrigham and Women's Hospital (BWH)
Location: 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Rotating Shift
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Work Type: Onsite
Position Overview
The Lead Surgical Technologist serves as an expert perioperative team member supporting Cardiac and Vascular surgical services. This role combines advanced scrub responsibilities with leadership duties focused on OR readiness, instrumentation management, staff support, inventory coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with Central Processing, Materials Management, Clinical Support, Education, and Management teams.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures.
Set up and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain sterile technique and monitor equipment during procedures.
Facilitate on-time OR starts and efficient room turnovers.
Coordinate staff break and lunch coverage as needed.
Scrub cases to support operational needs.
Review and prepare upcoming surgical cases.
Ensure case cart accuracy and equipment availability.
Collaborate with surgeons to maintain preference cards.
Partner with Central Processing on workflow improvements and instrument optimization.
Support inventory management and equipment maintenance.
Train and mentor surgical technologists on equipment use and best practices.
Serve as a subject matter expert for equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (required)
Experience
3–5 years of Surgical Technologist experience (required)
Cardiac/Vascular surgical experience (required)
Why Candidates May Be Interested
$10,000 sign-on bonus
Competitive compensation
Pension and 403(b) match
Magnet-recognized hospital
Tuition reimbursement
Generous PTO
50% MBTA subsidy
Free parking nights and weekends
Childcare and backup care resources
Retirement benefits
Employee discounts on entertainment and events
Ideal Candidate Profile
A highly experienced CST with strong Cardiac/Vascular OR expertise, leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, deep knowledge of surgical instrumentation, and a passion for supporting operational excellence and mentoring fellow surgical technologists.
This position is likely best suited for a senior CVOR Surgical Technologist looking to move into a lead-level role while remaining clinically active in the operating room.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$38.30 - $56.59/Hourly
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Summary
Support cardiac/vascular surgeries, lead OR team, manage instruments and supplies.
Job title
OR Lead Surgical Technologist BWH
Experience level
3-5 years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
onsite in Boston, MA, no remote work allowed
Salary
$0k–$0k
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Boston, MA, USA