Surgical Technologist - Operating Room​/Evenings

Position: Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Full-time - Days/Evenings- Lowell General Hospital
JOIN US AT THE VIRTUAL SURGICAL SERVICES HIRING EVENT ON 10/1/2026!

We Are Seeking New Grads & Experienced Surgical Technologists to work full-time with our Lowell General operating room team!

Apply Today and Learn More About our Newly Increased Highly Competitive Rates and Sign on Bonuses for candidates! who meet the eligibility criteria!!

Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine
- Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

What We Offer Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Location:

Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue
- Lowell, MAHours Available: 36 hours
- Days/Evenings (7:00a - 7:00p or 10:30a - 11:00p)
Hours Available: 40 hours
- Days/Evenings (7:00a - 3:00p or 9:00a - 5:30p)
Job Overview This position is an entry level Surgical Technician position who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience. Assists the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and in maintaining and organizing operating room equipment. Performs according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.

Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility; OR Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; OR Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
3. 0-Less than 12 Months of healthcare experience.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
5. New graduates of an accredited Surgical Tech Program must obtain credential within 12 months of graduation date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Functions in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.
2. Maintains strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.
3. Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts.
4. Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical cases.
5. Performs related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
6. Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
7. Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy.
8. Manages surgical specimens according to Physician’s orders and Hospital policy.
9. Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.
10. Assists in the positioning, moving and transporting of patients as needed.
11. Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead or Clinical Nursing Director as needed.
12. When not participating on surgical cases, assists with positioning obtaining needed items during surgery and assists in room turnover activities.
13. Participates in Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness.
14. Remains knowledgeable about service…