Surgical Technician
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Job Opportunity: Surgical Technician

Location: Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Surgical Technician
• Start Date: February 23, 2026
• Shift: 5–8 hour day shifts including call, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Housing: Shared housing provided (no guests or pets allowed)
• Transportation: Car required
• Return to Office (RTO): Not applicable
• Flu Vaccine: Required

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician
• Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA or NCCT only
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Required (AHA preferred)
• Professional License: Primary source verification of professional license/certification required; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted
• Fit Test: N95 fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no religious exemptions)
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • MMR: Documentation of vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions
  • TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
  • Health Statement: Physician statement within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break
  • Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break
  • National Sex Offender 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
• Additional Documentation Required for Submission:

  • Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city & state
  • Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above) in skillset
  • Skills checklist
  • Candidate submission coversheet

Additional Notes

• Shared housing requires signing a housing agreement
• No religious exemptions for fit testing or flu vaccine
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite initially; updates possible if assignment is extended
• Positive TB test requires negative chest x-ray documentation
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is required

Experience Requirements

• Years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum certification and competency as a Certified Surgical Technician
• Prior travel experience: Not required

This position is ideal for Certified Surgical Technicians seeking a 13-week long-term assignment with comprehensive health and credentialing requirements in Massachusetts.