Certified Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular OR
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) with mandatory CVOR experience and at least 2 prior travel assignments. This role is based in a high-acuity cardiovascular preoperative unit with a 1:1 patient ratio and a 4-bed capacity. The unit supports a busy robotic surgery program and is part of a Level II trauma center with advanced cardiac and pediatric services.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with at least 2 years of experience
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• CVOR Technologist experience
• Completion of at least 2 prior travel assignments
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Unit & Work Environment

• Unit: Cardiovascular PreOp (CV PreOp) in The Heart Tower
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Staffing: RNs, CNC support, secretary, manager shared with CVOR
• Equipment: GE Carescape Monitoring, Fuji ultrasound
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• On-Call: Required to stay late 1-2 times per week
• Floating: Within scope of practice and experience

Procedures & Responsibilities

• Large-bore IV starts
• Chin to toe hair removal
• Medication administration
• Skin assessment
• Assist with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
• Transport patients to OR
• Assist with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep

Additional Information

• Dress code: Uniform provided
• The unit is recognized for excellence and uses advanced technology
• Critical care experience is essential due to the high-acuity patient population

This position is ideal for experienced CSTs with cardiovascular OR expertise looking for a travel assignment in a top-tier hospital environment.