OR Lead Thoracic Surgical Technologist - BWH
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Lead Surgical Technologist – Thoracic Surgery. 40 Hours | Rotating Shifts. Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Join the world-renowned team at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where innovation, teamwork, and exceptional patient care come together. As a Lead Surgical Technologist – Thoracic Surgery, you will play a vital leadership role in one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, supporting complex surgical procedures while mentoring colleagues and ensuring excellence in patient care.
Job description
Job Summary
Lead Surgical Technologist – Thoracic Surgery. 40 Hours | Rotating Shifts. Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Join the world-renowned team at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where innovation, teamwork, and exceptional patient care come together. As a Lead Surgical Technologist – Thoracic Surgery, you will play a vital leadership role in one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, supporting complex surgical procedures while mentoring colleagues and ensuring excellence in patient care.
What You'll Do
As a Lead Surgical Technologist, you will be an essential member of the perioperative team, working under the direction of the surgeon and in collaboration with nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. Reporting to the Operating Room Nurse Manager, you will provide expert clinical support while serving as a leader and resource within the Thoracic Surgery service.
- Preparing operating rooms for a wide range of thoracic surgical procedures.
- Anticipating the needs of the surgical team by selecting and organizing specialized instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Managing and coordinating surgical equipment throughout procedures to ensure efficiency and patient safety.
- Serving as a clinical expert and mentor for Surgical Technologists within the Thoracic service.
- Collaborating closely with Central Processing, Materials Management, Clinical Support, Education, and Nursing Leadership to ensure seamless surgical operations.
- Promoting the highest standards of sterile technique, patient safety, and quality outcomes.
- Supporting a collaborative, team-focused environment dedicated to delivering exceptional care.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure & Certification: Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist required. Thoracic surgery experience required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills with a commitment to exceptional patient care. Leadership experience or the ability to serve as a clinical resource and mentor is highly desirable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist required
- Thoracic surgery experience required
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Commitment to exceptional patient care
- Leadership experience or ability to serve as a clinical resource and mentor is highly desirable
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Comprehensive benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hospital-funded pension
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer match
- Paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass
- 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.