Certified Surgical Technologist
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

  • Must have CST certification from NBSTSA or NCCT.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Required for onboarding. Acceptable certifications include AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military.

• License/Certificate Verification

  • Primary source verification of professional license/certification required within 30 days of start date. MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Fit Test (N95 Respirator)

  • Must be completed within 365 days prior to start date and updated annually. No religious exemptions.

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

  • Documentation of two doses each of measles and mumps vaccines, and one rubella vaccine, or two MMR vaccines. Alternatively, proof of immunity via blood test.

• Influenza Vaccine

  • Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30). No exemptions allowed.

• TB Test

  • Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start date. Must be updated if there is a break >6 months.

• Health Statement

  • Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.

• Hepatitis B (Strongly Preferred)

  • Record of 3 vaccines or proof of immunity, or declination.

• Tdap Vaccine (Preferred)

  • Within 10 years and updated upon expiration.

• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray (If applicable)

  • Required if positive TB test.

Professional & Background Checks

• Criminal Background Check

  • Within 45 days prior to start date, including international searches if applicable.

• Massachusetts CORI Check

  • Completed within 30 days prior to start date.

• Social Security Number Trace

  • Must be run with criminal background check covering last 7 years.

• National Sex Offender Registry Check

  • Completed within 30 days prior to start date and updated annually.

• Exclusion Checks

  • Includes OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists. Completed within 30 days prior to start and annually.

• Education Verification

  • Verified through background check company for highest level of education.

Submission Requirements

• Resume

  • Must include past 7 years of work experience with city and state for all positions and education.

• References

  • Two recent references required, at least one must be a supervisor or higher in the relevant skillset.

• Skills Checklist

  • Required for submission.

• Candidate Submission Coversheet

  • Required for submission.

Additional Notes

• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation is required as part of the fit test documentation.
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form required for all initial assignments and extensions.

This position requires compliance with all credentialing, health, and background check requirements prior to onboarding.