Certified 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
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Overview
- Operating Room with 29 beds
- Patient ratio: 1:1
- Unit staffing includes secretaries and tech availability
- Equipment includes standard OR tools plus 5 Da Vinci Robots, Mako, and Velys Robots
- Documentation system: Cerner
- Scheduling is flexible; call required
- Floating policy applies
Procedures and Skills
- Assist surgeons in a variety of specialties including:
- Orthopedic trauma, ortho, spine
- Neurosurgery
- Gynecology
- General surgery
- Robotics
- Vascular surgery
- Pediatrics, ENT, plastics, podiatry, oral maxillofacial, dental, eye trauma
- Advanced skills required for these procedures
Required Qualifications
- Certifications:
- Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA) or Certified First Assistant (CFA) or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Licenses: OR First Assist Certification
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in CST/ORT specialty
Additional Information
- Scrubs provided as required attire
- Unit uses advanced surgical technology and robotics
- Flexible scheduling with call requirements
- Supportive staffing and patient care environment
This position is ideal for experienced CST/ORT professionals seeking a travel assignment with exposure to advanced surgical technology and a diverse range of surgical procedures.
Employer
Host Healthcare
225 nurses recommend 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 Asheville, NC
As a Travel First Assist Technician 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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