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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, Iowa

START DATE:ASAP 

WEEKS:13

HOURS:4x10

SHIFT:Day

GROSS WEEKLY RATE:$2,400

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.