OR Lead Surgical Cardiac Vascular Technologist BWH
Mass General Brigham
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Ideal Candidate Profile
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (required)
- 3–5 years of Surgical Technologist experience (required)
- Cardiac/Vascular surgical experience (required)
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Pension
- 403(b) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous PTO
- MBTA subsidy
- Free parking nights and weekends
- Childcare and backup care resources
- Retirement benefits
- Employee discounts
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.