Valley Medical Group·Amherst, Massachusetts
The Surgical Technologist will prepare equipment and procedure rooms according to protocols and assist the physician and RN during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining supplies, cleaning equipment like endoscopes, and responding to emergencies as directed.
Thank you for expressing your interest in pursuing a career with Valley Medical Group. We are a provider-owned, multi-specialty group. We proudly serve a diverse community of over 55,000 patients at four locations throughout the Pioneer Valley.
Valley Medical Group is looking for a Surgical Technician to join our Endoscopy team and work in our Ambulatory Surgery and Procedure Center located at our Amherst Medical Center. If you are looking for a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity!
Position: Surgical Technician
Location: Amherst, MA
As a Surgical Technologist, you will be part of our clinical team responsible for preparing equipment and procedure rooms according to established protocols and assisting the physician and RN in the implementation of the established plan of care and during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery and/ or Endoscopy Surgery setting
If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply and/ or inquire. We often have multiple open positions and could consider you for another opportunity with our organization.
Valley Medical Group (VMG) seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified workforce from a diverse candidate pool. We strive for every VMG staff person and provider to feel valued and be treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity. We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including bias and harassment.
Fostering inclusion and belonging among our employees is critical to our success in providing high-quality patient care rooted in evidence-based practices and health equity. We have several initiatives that prioritize the employee experience, from an annual assessment of employee engagement to staff recognition events, various feedback mechanisms, and committees that promote an inclusive workplace.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and successfully complete an approved Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician training program, or possess equivalent demonstrated clinical competence. Current CPR certification is also required.
Market context
Physician roles in Massachusetts are often tied to active clinical, research, and trial-focused environments, so demand tends to favor candidates who can work across patient care and research-related activities. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for a blend of education, years of related experience, prior clinical trial exposure, and certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit against the original job description, and be ready to highlight any research or trial experience in your application.
