Surgical Technologist First Assist
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Surgical Tech First Assist

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Work Schedule

• Rotating shifts Sunday through Saturday
• 36-40 hours per week
• Shift options: 3 twelve-hour shifts or 2 twelve-hour shifts and 2 eight-hour shifts

Required Experience

• Specialty: Surgical Tech First Assist
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard experience for this specialty (verify with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Credentials & Certifications

• BLS Certification: AHA preferred; Red Cross accepted in some locations
• Professional License: Primary source verification required; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted
• N95 Fit Test: Must be completed within 365 days prior to start and updated annually; no religious exemptions
• MMR Vaccination: Documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccine OR two MMR vaccines OR 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; updated if >6 month break
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start; updated if >6 month break
• Criminal Background Checks:

  • MGB Criminal Background Check (includes 7 years of work and education history)
  • Massachusetts CORI check
  • National Sex Offender Registry check
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid)
• Education Verification: Highest level of education must be verified
• Social Security Number Trace: Required with criminal background check
• References: Two recent references, at least one supervisor or above, in skillset
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission
• Candidate Submission Coversheet: Required for submission

Additional Preferred/Optional Credentials

• Hepatitis B: Strongly preferred to have 3 vaccines or proof of immunity or declination
• Tdap Vaccine: Preferred within last 10 years
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray: Required if TB test positive
• Respirator Medical Clearance (RMC) Attestation: Required if fit test is required

Notes

• All documentation must be current and updated as specified
• No religious or medical exemptions for vaccines or fit testing
• Work experience and education must include city and state for the past 7 years
• Background checks and credential verifications are mandatory prior to onboarding

This position is suitable for Surgical Tech First Assist professionals seeking a long-term assignment in Boston with rotating shifts and comprehensive credential requirements.