Certified Surgical Technician
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician

Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Day shift with rotating on-call duties

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for CST roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Housing

• Shared housing provided at no cost

Mandatory Credentials and Compliance Requirements

• Completion of FEMA ICS 100 Training (no expiration)
• Professional license/certification primary source verification (no conditional licenses accepted)
• N95 respirator fit test within 365 days of start date (no religious exemptions)
• Color vision test within 365 days of start date
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions
• TB screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test)
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date
• Criminal background check including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required)
• Verification of highest level of education achieved
• Social Security Number trace covering last 7 years
• Submission of resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two recent professional references (minimum one supervisor or above)
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission

Preferred but Optional

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity
• Tdap vaccination within last 10 years
• Chest x-ray documentation if positive TB test

Summary

This is a 12-week long-term assignment for a Certified Surgical Technician in Nantucket, MA. The position requires CST and BLS certifications, a full set of immunizations and health screenings, and compliance with extensive credentialing and background checks. Shared housing is provided. The role involves day shifts with rotating on-call responsibilities. Prior travel experience is not required.