Certified Surgical Technologist – Cardiac & Level I Trauma
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Facility: Brigham & Women's Hospital (Mass General Brigham)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (standard) or up to 20 weeks available

Job Description

• Seeking experienced CST travelers with cardiac scrub experience and Level I trauma experience.
• Start dates available: 10/27, 11/10, 11/24.
• Rotation options: 4x10 or 4x12 hour shifts, Day or Evening.
• Shift details:

  • 4x10 Day: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri), 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Wed)
  • 4x10 Evening: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • 4x12 Day: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri), 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM (Wed)
  • 4x12 Evening: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
• Includes 2 weeks of night shifts per contract.
• Includes at least 2 short calls every 4 weeks and weekend shifts.
• Weekend shifts for 4x10 are 12 hours; during the same week, 8 or 10 hour shifts will be scheduled to meet contracted hours.
• Initial evening shifts may be trialed; if skills align with needs, evening shifts may become primary.

Required Experience & Skills

• Must have cardiac surgical experience.
• Level I trauma experience preferred.

Credential & Compliance Requirements

Mandatory for Onboarding:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification (NBSTSA or NCCT only)
• MGB Badge Photo: Recent (within 6 months) professional headshot (no selfies, no filters, plain background, no eyeglasses)
• License/Certificate Verification: Primary source verification of professional license/certification (MA Conditional Licenses not accepted)
• Fit Test: N95 respirator fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no religious exemptions)
• MMR Vaccination or Immunity Proof: Documentation of required measles, mumps, rubella vaccines or immunity blood test
• TB Test: Negative TB skin test or blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Criminal Background Check: Within 45 days prior to start, including international searches if applicable
• Massachusetts CORI Check: Within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Resume: Past 7 years of work experience with city & state details (required for submission)
• References: Two recent references, at least one supervisor or above in skillset (required for submission)
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form: Required for all initial assignments and extensions
• Education Verification: Verified through background check company (highest level of education)
• SSN Trace: Must be run with criminal check, covering last 7 years of addresses/employment/school
• National Sex Offender Check: Within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Exclusion Checks: OIG, GSA, MassHealth & NH Medicaid exclusion lists, updated annually
• Respirator Medical Clearance (RMC) Attestation: Required if fit test is required

Strongly Preferred / Optional:

• Hepatitis B Vaccination or Immunity Proof
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30) with no exemptions
• Tdap Vaccine: Within last 10 years, preferred
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray: If applicable
• TB Symptom Survey: If positive PPD, completed prior to start and updated annually

Summary

This is a long-term travel assignment for a Certified Surgical Technician with cardiac and Level I trauma experience at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. The role involves flexible shift rotations including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and short calls. Strict credentialing and health compliance requirements must be met prior to onboarding.

Note: This summary excludes contact details and pay information.