CV Pre-Op Surgical Technologist
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Operating Room

Location

• Asheville, North Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit and Work Environment

• Unit: Cardiovascular (CV) PreOp, located in The Heart Tower
• Number of beds: 4
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Staffing includes RNs, CNC support, secretary, and manager shared with CVOR
• Equipment used: GE Carescape Monitoring, Fuji ultrasound
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
• On-call: Required to stay late 1-2 times per week
• Floating: Within scope of practice and experience

Job Description

• Must have CVOR experience and at least 2 prior travel assignments in this specialty
• Critical care experience is mandatory; PreOp experience is a plus
• Work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity patient area
• Perform procedures including large-bore IV starts, chin-to-toe hair removal, medication administration, skin assessment, assist with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
• Assist with patient transport to OR, induction/intubation, positioning, and skin preparation
• Strong critical thinking and excellent communication skills required

Required Certifications and Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• Dress code: Uniform provided
• The unit supports a high level of teamwork and communication across departments
• Opportunity to work with advanced monitoring and ultrasound equipment
• Exposure to a high-acuity cardiovascular surgical environment with a focus on patient safety and quality care