Certified Surgical Technologist
Westwood, MA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Certified Surgical Technician - Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Hospital System: Mass General Brigham
Facility: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks (standard), with options for 20 weeks

Job Details

• Start Dates: Requesting 9/15 or 10/14 start
• Shift Options:

  • 4x10 or 4x12 hour shifts, Day or Evening rotations
  • Evening shifts:

    • 4x10: 1pm - 11pm
    • 4x12: 11am - 11pm
  • Day shifts:

    • 4x10: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7am - 5:30pm; Wed 9am - 7:30pm
    • 4x12: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7am - 7:30pm; Wed 9am - 9:30pm
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage:

  • Includes at least 2 short calls every 4 weeks and weekends
  • Weekend shifts for 4x10 are 12 hours, with 8 or 10 hour shifts during the same week to meet contracted hours
  • Holiday Return to Office (RTO) is limited
• Rotation Plan: Travelers will try evening shifts initially; if skills align with needs, evenings may become primary shift
• Night Shifts: Includes 2 weeks of night shifts per contract

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Professional Certifications:

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required (NBSTSA or NCCT only)
• Licenses:

  • Primary source verification of professional license/certification required within 30 days of start
  • MA Conditional Licenses not accepted
• Health & Immunizations:

  • N95 Fit Test within 365 days of start, updated annually (no religious exemptions)
  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • TB screening (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start, updated if >6 month break
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions
  • Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start
  • Strongly preferred: Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity/declination
  • Tdap vaccine preferred (within 10 years)
• Background Checks & Verifications:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including 7-year address/employment/school history
  • Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start
  • National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start
  • Social Security Number trace for past 7 years
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
• Additional Documentation:

  • Recent color photo (professional headshot, no glasses, plain background)
  • Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city & state
  • Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above)
  • Skills checklist required for submission
  • Confirmation of assignment/POI form required upon acceptance and if start date changes
  • Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (part of fit test)
  • Candidate submission coversheet required for submission

Notes

• If positive TB test, documentation of a negative chest x-ray after the positive test is required
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite except for updates on Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket if assignment is extended
• No religious or medical exemptions for vaccines or fit testing
• All documentation must be current and updated as specified to maintain compliance

This position is ideal for Certified Surgical Technicians seeking a long-term assignment in a prestigious hospital system with flexible shift options and comprehensive credentialing requirements.