Travel, Certified Surgical Technologist, CST

Trinity Health FirstChoice; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,460; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health FirstChoice is seeking an experienced Travel Surgical Technologist (CST) for part-time day shifts at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. The role offers premium pay, flexible scheduling, travel and per diem opportunities, and a variety of practice settings, with daily pay options and license/certification reimbursements per assignment.

Locations span within the health system region; patients and cases vary, and there is a focus on maintaining high-quality outcomes while supporting

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program for Surgical Technologist.
• CST certification preferred.
• Minimum 18 months CST experience; 5 years if trained via other routes.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and float throughout the hospital and/or multiple locations or regions.
• Know, understand, and apply standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate.
• Act independently within scope of knowledge and experience in practice area.
• Retain accountability for delegation, choices, decisions and outcomes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to quality and improvement practices and outcomes.
• Demonstrate agility and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities.
• Embrace new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.

Skills

Surgical Technologist CST

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

Description

Travel, Certified Surgical Technologist, CST, General OR Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift

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

$30.22-33.00 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, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles.

Job Details

Location: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

Start Date: Flexible

Weeks: 13

Hours: 5x8

Shift: Days

Gross Weekly Rate: $2320.00

Benefits Summary

Trinity Health Benefits Summary - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary

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.