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OR Lead Surgical Cardiac Vascular Technologist BWH


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 38 - 57
Posted: 16 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.


Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


Job Summary

OR Lead Surgical Technologist Cardiac/Vascular

Brigham and Womens Hospital (BWH)
Location: 75 Francis Street Boston MA
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Rotating Shift
Sign-On Bonus: $10000
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.

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.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (required)

Experience

35 years of Surgical Technologist experience (required)
Cardiac/Vascular surgical experience (required)


Why Candidates May Be Interested
$10000 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
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.


Additional Job Details (if applicable)


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 - $57.59/Hourly


Grade

6


At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .


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Required Experience:

IC


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