Surgical Technologist I

Southcoast Health System • New Bedford, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the surgical team during the intra-operative phase and help maintain an aseptic, safe, properly equipped, and functional surgical environment. The position is based at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and reports to the Manager or designee. It is a 40-hour day-shift position, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with an on-call rotation that includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays. The listed pay range is $31.98–$48.31 per hour, determined based on experience. A $7,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; eligible rehires must have been separated for more than one year.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It describes its workplaces as inclusive and ethical and highlights a culture of well-being, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, employee wellbeing programming, professional growth opportunities, and customized leadership training. Certain benefits are available to regular-status employees scheduled to work at least 24 hours.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program.
• Obtain a Certified Surgical Technologist credential from a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists within 12 months of program graduation, or within six months of hire if more than 12 months have passed since graduation.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during the intra-operative phase.
• Provide an aseptic, safe, appropriately equipped, and functional surgical environment.
• Prepare the operating room.
• Manage instrument supply and assembly.
• Maintain sterile fields.
• Hand instruments to the surgical team and initiate counts throughout procedures.
• Perform Surgical Technologist duties, including on-call duties as needed or required.

Benefits

• $7,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires separated for more than one year are also eligible.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED