Certified Surgical Technologist
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Traveler Position

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

Job Description

• Start dates requested: July 27 or August 10.
• Standard contract length: 13 weeks.
• Work schedule: 4x10 or 4x12 hour shifts on Day/Evening rotation.
• Rotation plan: Travelers will try evening shifts initially; if skills align with needs, evenings become primary shift.
• Includes 2 weeks of night shifts per contract.
• Weekend shifts included, with 12-hour shifts on weekends and 8-10 hour shifts during the same week to meet contracted hours.
• Typical shift times:

  • 4x10 evening shifts: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • 4x10 day shifts:

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
    • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Must have experience working in a high-capacity operating room.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification from NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Minimum of 1 year of Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year.
• Experience working in a high-capacity operating room.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• Photo ID: Recent (within 6 months) color photo with plain background, no filters or eyeglasses, symmetrical headshot.
• Fit Test: N95 respirator fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually; no exemptions allowed.
• Respirator Medical Clearance (RMC) Attestation: Required if fit test is needed.
• Immunizations:

  • Documentation of MMR vaccination (two measles, two mumps, one rubella) or two MMR vaccines, or proof of immunity via blood test.
• TB Testing:

  • TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months.
  • If positive TB test, chest x-ray documentation showing no active tuberculosis is required (optional but recommended).
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months.
• Criminal Background Check: Within 45 days prior to start, updated if break >6 months; includes county and international residence/travel history for last 7 years.
• Massachusetts CORI Check: Within 30 days prior to start, updated if break >6 months.
• Resume: Must include past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• References: Two references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher in the skillset.
• Skills Checklist: Completed within 1 year of submission.
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form: Required for all initial assignments and extensions, updated if start date changes.
• Education Verification: Verified through background check company for highest level achieved.
• SSN Trace: Must be run with criminal check, covering last 7 years.
• National Sex Offender Check: Within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Exclusion Checks: Within 30 days of start and annually; includes OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid exclusion lists.
• Name Change Documentation: Required if legal name differs from credential documentation (optional).
• TB Symptom Survey: Required if positive PPD, updated annually (optional).
• Candidate Submission Coversheet: Required for initial assignment submissions.

Work Environment and Additional Information

• Shifts include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Rotation between day and evening shifts with some night shifts included.
• Must be adaptable to shift changes and weekend work.
• High-capacity operating room experience is essential.

This position is ideal for Certified Surgical Technicians seeking a travel assignment with varied shifts in a busy surgical environment.