Travel Certified Surgical Technician, ST, CST

Trinity Health•Baker City, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s mobile staffing solution. FirstChoice Surgical Technologists fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system, with regional and nationwide opportunities. This position is based at St. Alphonsus Health System in Baker City, Oregon, for a 13-week assignment beginning ASAP. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts per week. The gross weekly rate is $2,720. The role requires flexibility to float throughout the hospital and potentially across multiple hospital locations or regions. The Surgical Technologist practices within their scope of knowledge and experience, follows professional practice elements, remains accountable for delegation and decisions, collaborates with stakeholders to support quality improvement, and adapts to new responsibilities and competing priorities. FirstChoice offers travel and per diem opportunities, allowing health care professionals to work in varied practice settings locally or nationally. Orientation and training options are available to accommodate schedules.

Requirements

At least 18 months of experience is required for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
If the candidate has not completed a Surgical Technologist program and was trained on the job or in the military, five years of work experience is required.
Must be able to complete orientation and training.
Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Surgical Technology is preferred.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Float throughout the hospital and/or across multiple hospital locations or regions as needed.
Apply the standard elements of professional practice: assessment, outcomes identification and solutions, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Act independently and appropriately within the scope of knowledge and experience in the practice area.
Remain accountable for delegation, choices, decisions, and outcomes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to quality 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.
Complete required orientation and training.