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Surgical Technologist – Full Time, Days

**Location:** Baystate Wing Hospital – Palmer, MA

**Schedule:** Full Time | 40 Hours/Week | Day Shift

Make a Meaningful Impact in the Operating Room

Baystate Health is seeking a highly motivated and skilled **Surgical Technologist** to join our collaborative surgical services team at **Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA** . In this essential role, you’ll directly support physicians and surgeons to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical outcomes for patients across a variety of specialties.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your skills, attention to detail, and clinical knowledge make a real difference every day—this is your moment.

What You’ll Do

As a Surgical Technologist, you'll play a vital role in the operating room by ensuring optimal conditions for surgical procedures. You'll be responsible for maintaining aseptic technique, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, and handling instrumentation and advanced technologies that support surgical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Ensure proper preparation and maintenance of instruments, equipment, and sterile field

+ Collaborate with the surgical team to provide safe and effective care

+ Maintain awareness of each patient’s history, allergies, and procedural plan

+ Assist with intraoperative pharmacology, sharps safety, specimen handling, and temperature regulation

+ Document activities accurately and thoroughly in accordance with policy

+ Support the principles of patient safety, infection control, and procedural efficiency

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

+ Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CAAHEP) or equivalent structured training program

+ Certification required for those without experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1, 2013

+ Strong knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique, surgical anatomy, and instrumentation

Preferred:

+ Prior experience as a surgical technologist is welcome but not required

Skills & Competencies:

+ Proven attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination, and ability to anticipate surgical needs

+ Proficiency in medical terminology, specimen handling, and intraoperative communication

+ Commitment to maintaining safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care

Why Baystate Wing Hospital?

At Baystate Wing, you’ll be part of a community hospital known for compassionate care and high standards of surgical practice—all backed by the strength and innovation of the Baystate Health system. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment that values continuous learning, clinical excellence, and mutual respect.

Take the next step in your surgical career. Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values quality, precision, and patient-centered excellence.

You belong at Baystate.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Associates Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Surgical Technician - OtherOther

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.