Certified Surgical Technologist – General Surgery
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Medical Center

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - General (Days)

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must be able to work independently and precept others; proficiency in precepting must be noted in profile.
• Call availability is mandatory; candidates unwilling to take call will not be considered.
• 10 or 12-hour shifts other than the specified day shift are not available.
• Unit size: 8 beds
• Dress code: Facility-provided scrubs
• Orientation: 8 hours non-billable
• Holiday and overtime multipliers apply.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of current Certified Surgical Tech (CST) experience (non-negotiable).
• Experience required in the following procedure areas:

  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology
  • Vascular
  • Thoracic
  • Orthopedics (including total joints)
  • Neurosurgery (head and spine)
  • Trauma
• Must be able to precept others (required).
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered.
• Must have own vehicle (firm requirement).

Preferred Experience

• Experience with C-sections, ENT, plastics, and DaVinci Robot procedures.
• Experience with Meditech Expanse electronic health record system is highly preferred.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification (NCCT not accepted).
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

References & Profile Requirements

• Two recent supervisory signed references (from within the past two years) are required and non-negotiable.
• Agency/employer must verify all references in the candidate’s profile prior to submission.
• Permanent address and any requested time off (RTO) must be included in the profile at submission.
• Scheduling requests must be made at the time of submission; requests after offer or interview may lead to rescinded offers.

Additional Notes

• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered.
• The facility is a 298-bed teaching hospital recognized nationally for patient safety and clinical excellence.
• The hospital offers a broad range of medical specialties and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services.