S

Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Surgical Technologist 1

Full-TimeDeadline 9/9/27
$31.98 - $48.31/hr+ $7,500 sign-on bonus
Junior
Fall River, MA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • Completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training is required.
  • Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program is required.
  • Obtain a Certified Surgical Technologist credential from an eligible nationally recognized certifying body within 12 months of program graduation, or within 6 months of hire if more than 12 months have passed since graduation.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support is required.
  • Be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement electing a medical or personal exemption.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the surgical team during the intra-operative phase.
  • Provide an aseptic, safe, appropriately equipped, and functional surgical environment.
  • Prepare the operating room and handle instrument supply and assembly.
  • Maintain sterile fields, hand off instruments, and initiate counts throughout procedures.
  • Perform Surgical Technologist duties, including on-call duties as needed or required.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of related work experience is preferred.

About the company

temp

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

Get referred to Southcoast Health

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Other