Certified Surgical Technologist
Northampton, Massachusetts
Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technologist

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

Job Description

• Responsible for planning, preparing, and maintaining surgical instrumentation and the surgical field peri-operatively.
• Perform related post-operative activities including room and instrument decontamination.
• Call required:

  • 1 weekday per week from 5 PM to 7 AM
  • 1 weekend day per month from 7 AM to 7 AM
  • Additional call may be required
• Works under Nurse Manager, Operating Room, following organizational and departmental policies.
• Experience preferred with general surgery, orthopedics, and gynecology.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an approved surgical technology program.
• Certification in Surgical Technology (CST) from NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross BLS certification.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; implied experience with general surgery, ortho, and gyn preferred (assume minimum 1+ years).

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS certification (AHA preferred).
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification mandatory.
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30).
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity required.
• Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 365 days of start date.
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, national sex offender check, exclusion checks, and SSN trace.
• Resume with past 7 years of work experience.
• Two recent references, including at least one supervisor or above.
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required.

Additional Notes

• Must comply with all organizational credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to start.
• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for flu vaccine or fit testing.
• Some optional but strongly preferred vaccinations include Hepatitis B and Tdap.

This position is ideal for Certified Surgical Technologists seeking a 13-week assignment with call responsibilities in a hospital setting, requiring strong surgical instrumentation skills and compliance with comprehensive credentialing standards.