Surgical Technologist – Per Diem
Chestnut Surgery Center Operating Room
Location: Baystate Medical Center
Make a Difference in Every Procedure
Join the dedicated surgical team at Chestnut Surgery Center, located within Baystate Medical Center, where every procedure is supported by collaboration, precision, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
As a Per Diem Surgical Technologist, you'll work alongside surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to help ensure safe, efficient surgical procedures across a variety of specialties. In this role, you'll utilize your expertise in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, and emerging technologies while anticipating the needs of the surgical team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
If you thrive in a fast-paced operating room environment and are passionate about patient safety and teamwork, we invite you to apply.
What You'll Do
- Prepare, maintain, and monitor a sterile surgical environment before, during, and after procedures.
- Anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians by selecting and passing instruments, supplies, and equipment throughout surgical procedures.
- Safely operate, inspect, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and departmental policies.
- Participate as an integral member of the operating room team by understanding each patient's history, allergies, and intraoperative plan of care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medications used within the sterile field, including proper identification, labeling, dosage recognition, and safe handling practices.
- Maintain the highest standards of sterile and aseptic technique to promote patient safety and prevent infection.
- Complete required documentation accurately and within the Surgical Technologist scope of practice.
- Demonstrate best practices in sharps safety, specimen handling and labeling, and intraoperative temperature management.
- Communicate effectively using appropriate medical terminology with surgeons, physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintain competency through continuing education and adherence to departmental policies and clinical standards.
- Function effectively across a variety of surgical specialty services while supporting efficient, high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
Required
- Individuals entering the Surgical Technology profession on or after July 1, 2013, must have an Associate degree in Surgical Technology. Individuals who worked as a Surgical Technologist in a surgical facility prior to July 1, 2013, may qualify under applicable grandfathering provisions.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAAHEP) or completion of an approved structured training program with an equivalent professional credential.
- Surgical Technologist certification is required for new hires who did not have surgical facility experience prior to July 1, 2013.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, and operative procedures.
Preferred
- Previous Surgical Technologist experience is welcomed but not required.
What You'll Bring
- Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques.
- Strong understanding of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and advancing surgical technologies.
- Ability to anticipate the needs of surgeons and physicians throughout procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on patient safety.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to remain organized, adaptable, and composed in a fast-paced operating room environment.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting positive surgical outcomes.
Why Baystate Health?
At Baystate Health, you'll become part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional care throughout western Massachusetts. Our Surgical Services professionals are valued for their expertise, teamwork, and commitment to clinical excellence. As a per diem team member, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your skills in a dynamic operating room environment while supporting our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve.
Join our Chestnut Surgery Center team at Baystate Medical Center and help deliver safe, compassionate, and exceptional surgical care—one patient, one procedure at a time.
Education:
Associates Degree
Certifications:
Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Surgical Technician – OtherOtherOther
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$31.62 – $39.47 – $50.06
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
