Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
$1,500-1,898/weekUniti Med will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Operating Room
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
Seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) for a travel assignment in the Operating Room. The unit provides care across a broad range of surgical service lines including general surgery, gynecology, robotics, neurology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, burn, and trauma. The facility is a high-acuity center with advanced surgical programs and a busy robotic surgery program.
Work Environment & Scheduling:
- Variable schedule with call required
- May float to other departments as needed
- Documentation system: Cerner
- Scrubs provided by the facility
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
- Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
- Completion of an assessment of surgical technologist skills or education on hazardous drug risks per USP 800
Additional Information
- Experience with a variety of surgical procedures is essential
- Opportunity to work with advanced surgical technology and diverse surgical cases
- The unit supports a high standard of clinical quality and patient safety
This position is ideal for CSTs seeking a dynamic surgical environment with exposure to multiple specialties and advanced surgical techniques.
Facility
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
11 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Short Term Acute Care
- 723 beds
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist 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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