Travel, Certified Surgical Technologist, CST

Trinity Health FirstChoice; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 3,995,000 - 4,339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Travel & Per Diem

Variety of Practice Settings

Learning Opportunities

DailyPay

License/Cert Reimbursement

403B program

Job summary

Trinity Health FirstChoice is seeking a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for General OR assignments. The role supports mobility across locations with premium pay, flexible scheduling, and travel/per diem opportunities.

Position details include Day shift, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, and robust benefits. Candidates should have CST certification, a surgical tech credential, and 18+ months CST experience; orientation options are available to fit your schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program for Surgical Technologist.
• CST certification preferred.
• Minimum 18 months CST experience.
• If trained on the job or military, five years’ work experience required.
• Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.
• Orientation and training options available to meet your schedule.

Responsibilities

• Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple locations/regions.
• Demonstrate standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate.
• Act independently within scope of knowledge and experience.
• Maintain accountability for decisions and outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support quality and improvement outcomes.
• Exhibit agility and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Embrace new ideas and cultural differences while managing priorities.

Education

Graduate of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program for Surgical Technologist

Job description

Description

Travel, Certified Surgical Technologist, CST, General OR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Travel, Certified Surgical Technologist, CST, General OR

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: $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, location, 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

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.