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Trinity Health FirstChoice is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Silver Spring, Maryland.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Certified Surgical TechnologistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 10 hours, daysEmployment Type: Travel"CST1 weekday call a week & 2 weekend calls every 6 weeksThis facility requires a minimum of 12 months of recent RN travel experience.Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving diverse communities that include more than 30 million people across 22 states. Trinity Health includes 94 hospitals, as well as 109 continuing care locations that include PACE programs, senior living facilities, and home care and hospice services. Its continuing care programs provide nearly 2.5 million visits annually.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Preferred Education: Graduate of an Associate or Bachelor's degree program for Surgical Technologist.• Preferred Certification: CST (certification requirement directed by local facility).• A minimum of 18 months experience is required for CST andor Associate or Bachelor's degree.• 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.• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, surgeons and other patient care personnel, often during emergency or stressful situations.• Analytical skills necessary in order to organize and prepare operating room according to best practice methods and procedures.• Ability to stand for prolonged periods (greater than eighty percent of work time) and to occasionally lift and position patients when preparing patients for operative procedures.• Manual dexterity necessary to grasp and hold firmly retractors and delicate surgical instruments. Mechanical aptitude to operate a large variety highly technical medical equipment.• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health."""Trinity Health FirstChoice Job ID #2976. 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: Allied Health 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 QualificationsRequirements 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