Travel Surgical Tech in Boston, MA

Why Join Us Join a highly specialized perioperative team at a nationally recognized subspecialty surgical facility, working alongside expert surgeons and healthcare professionals in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Assist with setup, troubleshooting, and utilization of specialty equipment including surgical microscopes, endoscopic equipment, image-guided navigation systems, laser systems, powered instrumentation, and robotic platforms.

Job Title

Surgical Technologist

Location

Boston, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operating rooms for scheduled surgical procedures, including setup of instruments, supplies, equipment, and specialty items per surgeon preference cards.
• Perform surgical scrub duties and establish and maintain sterile fields using aseptic technique throughout ophthalmology, ENT, facial plastics, head and neck, and related procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon and surgical team needs; pass instruments, sutures, medications, implants, and supplies while maintaining sterility and efficiency.
• Perform and document sponge, sharps, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse in accordance with departmental policies; handle surgical specimens per regulatory requirements.
• Assist with setup, troubleshooting, and utilization of specialty equipment including surgical microscopes, endoscopic equipment, image-guided navigation systems, laser systems, powered instrumentation, and robotic platforms.
• Participate in Universal Protocol, patient identification, procedural verification, surgical time-out processes, and quality improvement initiatives in alignment with AORN standards and infection prevention guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required, or must be obtained within the organizationally defined timeframe.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, aseptic practice, and perioperative safety standards.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary perioperative team.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum of one year of surgical technologist experience preferred.
• Experience in ophthalmology, ENT, head and neck surgery, facial plastics, or other surgical subspecialties preferred.
• Familiarity with microsurgical instrumentation and specialty ophthalmic or ENT equipment.

Why Join Us

• Join a highly specialized perioperative team at a nationally recognized subspecialty surgical facility, working alongside expert surgeons and healthcare professionals in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
• Gain exposure to advanced surgical technologies and subspecialty procedures while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and professional excellence.