Cardiac Surgical Technologist First Assist
Salt Lake City, UT
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,976/weekOverview
- Start Date03/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x9 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: Salt Lake City, Utah
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM (36 hours per week)
On-Call Requirements: Every third weekend and every third weekday
Unit: Cardiac First Assistant Tech – Vein Harvester
Floating Area: Main OR
Dress Code: Scrub color/attire provided by hospital
Job Description
- Surgical First Assistant role focused on cardiac procedures.
- Typical procedures include CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, aorta repair (open and endovascular), and thoracic surgeries.
- Unit has approximately 2.5 CVORs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
- Surgical Technologist experience within the last year.
- Surgical First Assistant experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Certification as CSFA, CFA, or SA-C.
- Knowledge of USP 800 Hazardous Drug Risk.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with additional relevant skills will be considered first.
Work Environment & Expectations
- Rotating on-call schedule every third weekend and weekday.
- Scrubs provided by the hospital.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced cardiac OR environment.
Summary
This is a 13-week travel assignment for a CST/ORT First Assist with strong cardiac surgical experience, specifically in vein harvesting and open heart procedures. Candidates must hold appropriate certifications and have at least 2 years of relevant specialty experience.
Employer
Host Healthcare
222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
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.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About Salt Lake City, UT
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:- Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.
- Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.
- Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
- It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.
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