CVOR First Assist Technologist
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$49-53/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration8 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: CST/ORT First Assist
Location
- Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Contract Length
- 8 weeks
Employment Type
- Travel assignment
Work Schedule
- Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
- Weekend hours covered by a call team (RN, CSTFA, CST)
- Call requirements depend on staff size (e.g., approximately 3 call days per month)
- May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
Unit and Patient Information
- Surgical tech role with exposure to approximately 10 to 25 cases per day
- Case types include total joints (MAKO robotics knees & hips), spine, orthopedic, neurosurgery, craniotomies, robotics, OB/GYN, podiatry, urology, general surgery, and plastics
- Experience with XI DaVinci surgical system preferred
- Patient population includes adult surgical patients
Required Qualifications
- First Assist Technician with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
- BLS certification
- Surgical Technologist Assessment
- Experience in open heart procedures
- Experience in vein retrieval
- Experience in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) settings
Additional Information
- Facility is a Joint Commission Accredited community hospital and regional referral center with 171 beds
- Level 3 Trauma Center
- Certified Chest Pain Center
- Located in an area known for outdoor recreation, mountain ranges, and lake scenery
- Proximity to major cities: Las Vegas (~2.5 hours), Phoenix (~3.25 hours), Grand Canyon (~3.5 hours), Los Angeles/San Diego (~5 hours)
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Lake Havasu City, AZ
As a travel nurse in Lake Havasu City, AZ here's what you should know:- Lake Havasu City's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 105°F, and in winter, average lows are around 42°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Lake Havasu City, with options ranging from apartments to vacation homes.
- The city is car-friendly with ample parking and minimal traffic.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include skin cancer due to the sunny climate.
- Lake Havasu City has a growing population of travel nurses.
- The city offers a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking.
- There are also numerous restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as events related to art, music, and sports.