Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs in Massachusetts
Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Massachusetts are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgical centers, and academic medical institutions, with openings at every level from new graduates through experienced lead technologists. The heaviest hiring is in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where major systems like Mass General Brigham, UMass Memorial Health, and Baystate Health maintain large surgical programs year-round. Robotic-assisted surgery support, orthopedic scrubbing, and cardiovascular OR specialties are among the most consistently sought skill sets across Massachusetts facilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptHiring Range:
$25.63 - $42.04Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends - Every Fourth WeekendScheduled Hours:
6:45am-5:15pmShift:
1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
10021 - 2110 Operating RoomUnion:
SHARE MarlboroughThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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I.PURPOSE & PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The Surgical Tech handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care a during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Duties as follows:
- Checks Supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, such as scrubs, gowns and gloves.
- Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for surgery.
- Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation ad n before incision is closed.
II.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure/Certification/ Registration:
- BLS Certification
- Surgical Technologist certification required
Education:
- Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program
Other Qualifications:
- Well organized and possess high degree of manual dexterity
- 3 years experience in a hospital-based surgical service preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service and communication skills required
- OR equivalent combination of the above
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified surgical technologist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required
- Completion of an accredited surgical technology program recognized by Massachusetts employers
- Demonstrated competency scrubbing a broad range of open and laparoscopic surgical procedures
- BLS and ACLS certification current and maintained throughout employment
- Familiarity with sterile field protocols and instrument processing per AORN standards
- Experience with robotic-assisted surgery platforms such as da Vinci preferred by many Massachusetts OR teams
Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified surgical technologist in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts does not impose a separate state license for surgical technologists, so the primary credential employers require is the Certified Surgical Technologist designation awarded by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting after passing the CST exam. Candidates must first complete an accredited surgical technology program, typically an associate degree or certificate from a school such as Middlesex Community College or Quincy College. Most Massachusetts hospital systems require the CST before hire or within a defined period after starting.
How much do certified surgical technologists make in Massachusetts?
Certified surgical technologists in Massachusetts earn a median of about $80,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,350 for the lowest 10% to over $109,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire certified surgical technologists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring certified surgical technologists in Massachusetts right now include Beth Israel Lahey Health, Jobot, and UMass Memorial Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of large academic medical centers and regional health systems means demand is consistent year-round, with both full-time staff positions and per-diem openings regularly posted across the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most certified surgical technologist jobs?
The cities with the most certified surgical technologist openings in Massachusetts are Plymouth, Newton, and Waltham. Boston anchors the list because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and specialty hospitals, while Worcester and Springfield draw steady demand from regional systems like UMass Memorial Health and Baystate Health that serve large surrounding populations requiring consistent surgical volume.
Are there remote certified surgical technologist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they are rare. Surgical technology is a hands-on, sterile-field role performed directly in the operating room, which means almost all positions require physical presence at a Massachusetts facility. About 0% of certified surgical technologist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those typically involve administrative, training coordination, or surgical tech educator responsibilities rather than direct OR scrubbing duties.
How can I get hired as a certified surgical technologist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for surgical technologist extern or new-graduate positions posted directly by Massachusetts hospital systems, many of which partner with accredited programs to hire students before graduation. Mass General Brigham and UMass Memorial Health periodically run structured new-grad onboarding tracks for surgical tech graduates. Candidates who have completed a clinical rotation in a Massachusetts OR have a meaningful advantage. Working first as a surgical technologist assistant or sterile processing technician at a Massachusetts facility is a common lateral move that builds OR familiarity and positions candidates for full CST roles once certified.
Where can I find and apply to certified surgical technologist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to certified surgical technologist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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