Travel, Certified Surgical Technologist, CST

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Travel and Per Diem opportunities

Variety of Practice Settings

Learning Opportunities

DailyPay available

License/Certification reimbursement

403B program

Job summary

Trinity Health's FirstChoice program seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to fill flexible travel assignments at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. The role emphasizes independence, collaboration across locations, and adapting to varied practice settings.

Qualified candidates have an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology, CST certification, and at least 18 months CST experience. The position offers premium pay, daily pay options, and license/certification reimbursement per

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Associate or Bachelor's degree program for Surgical Technologist.
• Preferred CST certification.
• Minimum 18 months CST experience.
• If trained outside a Surgical Technologist program, five years of work experience required.
• Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.
• Ability to complete orientation and training.

Responsibilities

• Float throughout hospital and/or multiple locations/regions.
• Apply standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Identify outcomes, Plan, Implement, Evaluate.
• Act independently within scope of knowledge and experience.
• Maintain accountability for delegation, choices, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support quality and improvement outcomes.
• Embrace new ideas and manage competing priorities.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description: Travel, Certified Surgical Technologist, CST, General OR

Position Purpose

Position Purpose: Are you an experienced Surgical Technologist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice - Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice Surgical Technologists are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!

What you will do

• Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
• Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
• Acts independently & appropriately within scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
• Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
• Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
• Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
• Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Graduate of an Associate or Bachelor's degree program for Surgical Technologist.
• Preferred Certification: CST
• A minimum of 18 months experience is required for CST
• If a Surgical Technologist program has not been completed, due to training on the job or trained in the military - Five (5) years' work experience is required.
• Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.
• Ability to complete the orientation and training. We have different options to choose from that will meet your schedule.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Premium Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
• Variety of Practice Settings
• Learning Opportunities
• DailyPay available
• Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
• Opportunity to participate in 403B program

Ministry Information

FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life. FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence. You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally - your choice!

Pay Range

Pay Range: $29.00-31.50 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if Qualified Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary

Job Details

• Location: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
• Start Date: Flexible
• Weeks: 13
• Hours: 5x8
• Shift: Days
• Gross Weekly Rate: $2160.00

Our Commitment

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.