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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - $2,400 per week

Trinity Health FirstChoice is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in West Des Moines, Iowa.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Certified Surgical TechnologistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: ASAPDuration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 10 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelEmployment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription: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: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of a surgical technologist training program is required. Eighteen (18) months of scrub tech experience in an acute care operating room may substitute for the training program requirement.Two (2) years of acute surgical technologist experience is required. One (1) year of the experience must include at least two (2) specialty areas (i.e., orthopedics, neurosurgery, robotics, etc.).Required to have and maintain BLS through American Heart Association.Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification issued through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is preferred.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! Job Details:LOCATION: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center, IowaSTART DATE:ASAP WEEKS:13HOURS:4x10SHIFT:DayGROSS WEEKLY RATE:$2,400Our 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 FirstChoice Job ID #00667676. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel, Surgical Technologist, ST, CSTAbout Trinity Health FirstChoicePremium payFirstChoice offers a rewarding career with significant premium pay and flexible scheduling to fit your life. FirstChoice healthcare travel 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!Healthcare travel professionals, join us in caring for our community, we can't do it without you.FirstChoice exclusively supports facilities within the Trinity Health system meaning you will have a consistent experience between job sites. Your training at one site will apply to other sites within the region and will minimize the time you are spending outside of patient care. We understand that there has been a fundamental shift in the nursing position in recent years and like any other employee, nurses want more options and flexibility in their careers. FirstChoice provides you with both along with the comfort and security of one employer.Benefits of Being a FirstChoice healthcare travel professional:Premium payChoose your own travel adventure—work in a variety of practice settingsWide range of assignments availableHousing and meal stipendMinimum Qualifications/Requirements of a FirstChoice Nurse:Registered nurse with a license in the state(s) you will workMinimum of 2 years, depending on specialty areaCannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facilityTrinity Health is a leading not-for-profit Catholic health system with 92 hospitals and hundreds of primary, specialty and continuing care centers across the United States.BenefitsEmployee assistance programs403b retirement planDiscount program