Operating Room Technician Jobs in Massachusetts
Operating Room Technician jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in academic medical centers, Level I trauma hospitals, and large ambulatory surgical centers, with demand at every level from new-graduate CST to experienced first-assistant tech. The heaviest hiring is in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, anchored by institutions like Mass General Brigham, UMass Memorial Health, and Baystate Health. The most in-demand specialties right now are orthopedic, cardiac, and neurosurgical scrub roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
RN Staff Team Leader – Operating Room- Evening Shift Part Time
Job Description:
Beverly Hospital, located in Beverly Massachusetts is part of the Lahey Health System. Beverly Hospital is a community hospital and consists of 10 operating rooms at the main campus and 4 operating rooms at the Lahey Outpatient Surgery Center located in Danvers, MA. We provide a wide range of specialties including; orthopedics, GYN, general, vascular, thoracic, spine, pediatrics, cysto, and ENT.
The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe patient care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. In this role, you will assume responsibility for the care of the periOp patient including assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care during the periOp phase of care.
You will be responsible for directing and supervising ancillary staff meet members in providing the appropriate level of care in the most safe and efficient manner.
In addition to his/her Registered Professional Nurse responsibilities, the Resource Nurse for Specialty Service(s) will be a clinical expert resource, responsible for orientation and education of staff members to all phases of the specialty area including patient procedures and use and maintenance of all special equipment, also they will coordinate and participate in total intraoperative care for patients within surgical specialty. He/she also is responsible for coordinating equipment/ instrumentation/supply needs of the surgical specialty through collaborative efforts with other members of the health care team (i.e. Nurse Manager, Scheduling, Anesthesia, Surgeons, Purchasing Department, CSR, etc.).
Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current MA RN license, BLS required, CNOR preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong communication skills and exceptional patient relation and customer service skills are critical.
Experience:
At least two-three years of work as an operating room nurse required. Must have demonstrated clinical competency in the appropriate nursing practice. Evidence of this includes: effective communication, ability to problem solve, ability to get along well with others, strong knowledge base for specialty service, and strong passion for nursing practice and drive to delivering the highest quality patient care.
Pay Range:
$37.00 - $84.71This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
RN Staff Team Leader – Operating Room- Evening Shift Part Time
Job Description:
Beverly Hospital, located in Beverly Massachusetts is part of the Lahey Health System. Beverly Hospital is a community hospital and consists of 10 operating rooms at the main campus and 4 operating rooms at the Lahey Outpatient Surgery Center located in Danvers, MA. We provide a wide range of specialties including; orthopedics, GYN, general, vascular, thoracic, spine, pediatrics, cysto, and ENT.
The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe patient care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. In this role, you will assume responsibility for the care of the periOp patient including assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care during the periOp phase of care.
You will be responsible for directing and supervising ancillary staff meet members in providing the appropriate level of care in the most safe and efficient manner.
In addition to his/her Registered Professional Nurse responsibilities, the Resource Nurse for Specialty Service(s) will be a clinical expert resource, responsible for orientation and education of staff members to all phases of the specialty area including patient procedures and use and maintenance of all special equipment, also they will coordinate and participate in total intraoperative care for patients within surgical specialty. He/she also is responsible for coordinating equipment/ instrumentation/supply needs of the surgical specialty through collaborative efforts with other members of the health care team (i.e. Nurse Manager, Scheduling, Anesthesia, Surgeons, Purchasing Department, CSR, etc.).
Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current MA RN license, BLS required, CNOR preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong communication skills and exceptional patient relation and customer service skills are critical.
Experience:
At least two-three years of work as an operating room nurse required. Must have demonstrated clinical competency in the appropriate nursing practice. Evidence of this includes: effective communication, ability to problem solve, ability to get along well with others, strong knowledge base for specialty service, and strong passion for nursing practice and drive to delivering the highest quality patient care.
Pay Range:
$37.00 - $84.71This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Operating Room Technician Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Beth Israel Lahey Health21
- Boston Medical Center15
- American Traveler8
- UMass Memorial Health6
- Shields Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Massachusetts.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from NBSTSA required or strongly preferred
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program recognized by CAAHEP or ABHES
- Minimum one year of scrub experience in an acute-care or ambulatory surgical setting
- Demonstrated proficiency scrubbing orthopedic, general, or cardiovascular surgical cases
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move patients and surgical equipment
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required at time of hire
Operating Room Technician Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operating room technician in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts does not require a state-issued surgical technologist license, so the path runs through national certification and employer credentialing. Most Massachusetts hospital systems require or strongly prefer the Certified Surgical Technologist credential, issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting after completing an accredited surgical technology program. Candidates typically graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited associate or certificate program at a Massachusetts community college, then sit for the CST exam before applying.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring operating room technicians in Massachusetts include Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston Medical Center, and American Traveler, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical centers and large regional health systems means hiring is relatively consistent throughout the year, with the highest volume of postings tied to the greater Boston corridor.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most operating room technician jobs?
Boston, Worcester, and Beverly are the Massachusetts cities with the most operating room technician openings. Boston leads because of its cluster of world-renowned academic medical centers and specialty hospitals, while Worcester and Springfield generate steady demand through large regional systems like UMass Memorial Health and Baystate Health, which serve broad catchment areas beyond each city proper.
Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Surgical technologist work is inherently hands-on and requires physical presence in a sterile operating environment, so remote work is not a realistic option for the core scrub role. About 11% of operating room technician openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in adjacent administrative or education roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited surgical technology program at a Massachusetts community college, such as Bunker Hill, Middlesex, or Springfield Technical, and then applying directly to new-graduate or surgical tech trainee postings at large Massachusetts health systems. Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Lahey Health both hire new-graduate CSTs and offer structured OR orientation programs. Candidates coming from sterile processing, CNA, or patient care technician roles have a strong advantage because surgical teams look for familiarity with the sterile field and hospital workflows.
Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty practices. Search the listings, find the roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers that fit.
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