Surgical Technologist First Assist
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,197/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 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 (Travel)
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Position Overview
Seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with Operating Room Technician (ORT) skills to assist surgeons as a First Assist in a busy operating room setting. This is a travel assignment in a hospital with advanced surgical technology and a variety of surgical specialties.
Unit & Facility Information
- Unit: Main Operating Room
- Beds: 29
- Patient Ratios: 1:1
- Staffing: Unit secretaries and tech availability present
- Equipment: Standard OR equipment including 5 Da Vinci Robots, Mako and Velys Robots
- Documentation System: Cerner
- Scheduling: Flexible with call required
- Floating Policy: In place
Surgical Specialties Supported
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Orthopedics
- Spine
- Neurosurgery
- Gynecology
- Urology
- General Surgery
- Robotics
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatrics
- ENT
- Plastics
- Podiatry
- Oral Maxillofacial (OMF)
- Dental
- Eye Trauma
Required Certifications & Licenses
- Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA), Certified First Assistant (CFA), or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- OR First Assist Certification
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the CST/ORT specialty (highest requirement)
Additional Information
- Scrubs provided as required uniform
- Advanced skills needed to assist in a wide range of surgical procedures including robotics
- Flexible scheduling with call responsibilities
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge surgical technology and experienced staff
Prior Travel Experience
- No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated for this position.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
Cassie Jo is an absolute ROCKSTAR. She is on top of everything, insanely quick to respond, always ready to remedy any confusion or errors, such an incredible nurse advocate—will go to bat for you in the blink of an eye—as organized as anything I’ve ever seen, and just genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate. I seriously cannot say enough incredible things about her. She is the best and I am so thankful for all of her help, guidance, knowledge, organization, reassurance, skill, and friendliness.
Cons
absolutely NOTHING.
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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