OR Lead Surgical Technologist BWH

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Job Summary OR Lead Surgical Technologist – Cardiac/Vascular Brigham 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.

• 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.

• 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)

• $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

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.

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 75 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range $38.30 - $56.59/Hourly Grade 6

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