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.

Find Jobs

Overview

Open roles13
Top employerBeth Israel Lahey Health
Top cityPlymouth, MA
Cities hiring9
Work type100% On-site
Top industryStaffing

Showing 4 of 13+ Certified Surgical Technologist jobs

UMass Memorial Health
Certified Surgical Technologist, 40 Hours, Days
We won't show you this job again
UMass Memorial Health
Added 1w ago
Certified Surgical Technologist, 40 Hours, Days
UMass Memorial Health
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$25.63 - $42.04/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Shields Health
Certified Surgical Technologist
We won't show you this job again
Shields Health
Added 1w ago
Certified Surgical Technologist
Shields Health
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$27 - $48/hr
BLS Certification

Have you applied for this role?

Beth Israel Lahey Health
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist, Neuro/Ortho Spine
We won't show you this job again
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Added 1w ago
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist, Neuro/Ortho Spine
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Plymouth, Massachusetts
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$35.53 - $61.67/hr
BLS Certification

Have you applied for this role?

Beth Israel Lahey Health
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist, Orthopedics
We won't show you this job again
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Added 1w ago
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist, Orthopedics
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Plymouth, Massachusetts
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$35.53 - $61.67/hr
BLS Certification

Have you applied for this role?

See All 13 Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs in Massachusetts

Find roles in Massachusetts that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs

Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Plymouth
5 jobs
Newton
1 job
Waltham
1 job
Brockton
1 job
Cambridge
1 job
Worcester
1 job
Shrewsbury
1 job
Marlborough
1 job
Chestnut Hill
1 job

Certified Surgical Technologist Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health5 open roles
Jobot
Jobot2 open roles
UMass Memorial Health
UMass Memorial Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

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.

See All 13 Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs in Massachusetts

Find roles in Massachusetts that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs