Cardiac Surgical Technologist First Assist
Salt Lake City, Utah
Saint Mark's Hospital

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.