Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) – Asheville, NC 28801. 13-week travel assignment in a hospital operating room with 12-hour day shifts, CST/ORT preferred, and competitive weekly pay. Apply now for this Asheville surgical tech job in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Location: Asheville, NC 28801 (Buncombe County) — Asheville surgical tech jobs / North Carolina travel assignments
• Setting: Hospital Operating Room (OR) / Perioperative Department
• Role: Travel Surgical Technologist / Scrub Tech / Operating Room (OR) Technician
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour day shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,320 – $1,420
• Employment Type: Travel Contract — hospital surgical tech opportunity

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Tech in a hospital operating room setting
• Certification preferred: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or ORT (Operating Room Technician)
• Broad perioperative experience across service lines including general surgery, GYN, robotics, neuro, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, burn, and trauma
• Must score 3 or higher on Skills Checklist for Neuro, Ortho, and Vascular
• Ability to work a variable schedule and participate in call rotation as required
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient safety focus; experience with Cerner documentation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Function as an integral member of the perioperative team: scrub, pass instruments, and anticipate surgeon needs across multiple specialties
• Prepare and maintain a sterile field and operating room environment following hospital protocols and AORN guidelines
• Set up, verify, and account for surgical instruments, sterile supplies, and specialized equipment (including robotics and neuro instrumentation)
• Support patient safety and positive surgical outcomes by adhering to infection control and OR safety standards
• Float to other departments as needed to support hospital operations and maintain staffing flexibility
• Accurately document procedures, sponge/instrument counts, and patient information using Cerner or other electronic health record systems

Why Asheville, NC? Enjoy work-life balance with access to outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and historic architecture while advancing your surgical tech career. This travel surgical tech assignment is ideal for a motivated Surgical Technologist or Scrub Tech seeking diverse OR experience.

Apply now to join our perioperative team in Asheville, NC — take the next step in your Surgical Technologist career today!

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