Surgical Technologist - Vascular & Neurosurgery
Boston, MA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Nights (Vascular and Neurosurgery)

Location

• Boston, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (LTA)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Vascular and Neurosurgery
• Abdominal transplant experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year of prior travel experience required

Work Schedule

• Option of either:

  • Four 10-hour shifts (9:00 PM – 7:00 AM), or
  • Five 8-hour shifts (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• No on-call requirement
• Overtime opportunities may be available depending on departmental needs

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 3 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• Vascular Technologist experience
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Health & Safety Requirements

• N95 Respirator Fit Test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no exemptions allowed)
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation required if fit test is required
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
• TB screening: documentation of TB skin test or negative blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months
• Physician health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months

Background & Professional Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, updated if break >6 months
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date, updated if break >6 months
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start date, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start date, updated annually
• Social Security Number trace as part of criminal background check
• Education verification of highest level achieved (except CNA positions)

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher in the skillset
• Completed skills checklist within 1 year of submission
• Candidate submission coversheet (current version)
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form required upon acceptance and for extensions

Additional Notes

• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for N95 fit testing
• Fit testing cannot be performed onsite; must be completed prior to start
• Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest x-ray (optional but recommended)
• Name change documentation required if legal name differs from credential documentation

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Technicians with vascular and neurosurgery expertise seeking a night shift travel assignment in Massachusetts.