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
$28.73 - $33.02 - $39.05
Position Summary
Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist performs a wide range of clinical and technical tasks to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in the operating room.
Schedule
Full-Time | Night Shift | 36 Hours per Week
Rotating holidays required
About Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is an 89-bed, nonprofit community hospital located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, and part of the Baystate Health system—one of the largest and most respected health networks in western Massachusetts.
Our hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, with a strong focus on community care, patient-centered teamwork, and high-quality surgical services.
BFMC’s modern Surgical Center supports a wide range of specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, ENT, urology, and gastroenterology, ensuring diverse opportunities for skill development and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment & Instrumentation Management
- Ensures safe operation of designated equipment and instruments.
- Inspects equipment prior to use; removes and labels malfunctioning items according to policy.
- Communicates equipment concerns to the team leader or charge nurse.
- Demonstrates proper handling of delicate instrumentation, with minimal breakage.
Supply & Inventory Support
- Monitors and maintains appropriate PAR levels of supplies in the operating room.
- Rotates stock, checks sterility dates, and helps prevent waste.
- Supports maintenance of instrument trays and updates physician preference cards as needed.
- Uses supplies responsibly and cost-effectively.
- Functions effectively across multiple specialties.
Aseptic & Safe Care Environment
- Establishes and maintains sterile fields using approved aseptic technique.
- Identifies and reports any safety, sterility, or infection-control concerns.
Surgical Procedure Support
- Prepares supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for procedures.
- Reviews physician preference cards to ensure readiness.
- Anticipates surgeon needs and follows direction regarding equipment use.
- Performs sponge/sharp/instrument counts with the RN.
- Handles surgical specimens according to policy.
- Loads case carts and ensures proper care of instruments.
- Immediately reports any concerns that may impact patient care.
Teamwork & Professional Conduct
- Assists with orientation and education of new employees and students.
- Displays professional, collaborative, and service-oriented behavior.
- Adapts effectively to sudden changes or emergent situations.
- Demonstrates initiative and supports unit goals and mission.
Professional Growth & Development
- Completes required annual in-service and continuing education.
- Participates in ongoing educational opportunities and reviews in-service updates.
- Supports educational programs and pursues CEUs, certification, or advanced learning.
- Participates in unit or hospital committees and relevant professional organizations.
Age-Appropriate Patient Care
- Demonstrates understanding of developmental stages across age groups.
- Applies age-appropriate concepts when planning and delivering patient care.
Career Ladder
Baystate Health is committed to supporting your professional growth. The Surgical Technologist career ladder provides clear pathways for advancement:
Surgical Technologist I
- Associate of Science in Surgical Technology OR completion of a program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education Association OR completion of a structured training program with a professional equivalent
- AST Certification*
- CPR – American Heart Association BLS
- New hires require certification if they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1, 2013.
Surgical Technologist II
- Same education and certification requirements as Tech I
- CPR – American Heart Association BLS
- Minimum of 2 years of experience, with either:
- 1 year of employment at BMC, or
- 2 years of comparable experience and successful completion of competency requirements following orientation
- New hires require certification if they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1, 2013.
Surgical Technologist III
- Same education and certification requirements as Tech I
- CPR – American Heart Association BLS
- Minimum of 4 years of experience, including at least 1 year of employment at Baystate Health
- New hires require certification if they had no experience in a surgical facility prior to July 1, 2013.
Join Our Team
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Education:
GED or HiSET (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.
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