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Surgical Technologist First Assist
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

$1,712-2,436/week

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Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - First Assist (Travel)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with Operating Room Technician (ORT) skills to assist surgeons as a First Assist in a busy operating room setting. This is a travel assignment in a hospital with advanced surgical technology and a variety of surgical specialties.

Unit & Facility Information

Unit: Main Operating Room
Beds: 29
Patient Ratios: 1:1
Staffing: Unit secretaries and tech availability present
Equipment: Standard OR equipment including 5 Da Vinci Robots, Mako and Velys Robots
Documentation System: Cerner
Scheduling: Flexible with call required
Floating Policy: In place

Surgical Specialties Supported

Orthopedic Trauma
Orthopedics
Spine
Neurosurgery
Gynecology
Urology
General Surgery
Robotics
Vascular Surgery
Pediatrics
ENT
Plastics
Podiatry
Oral Maxillofacial (OMF)
Dental
Eye Trauma

Required Certifications & Licenses

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA), Certified First Assistant (CFA), or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
OR First Assist Certification

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in the CST/ORT specialty (highest requirement)

Additional Information

Scrubs provided as required uniform
Advanced skills needed to assist in a wide range of surgical procedures including robotics
Flexible scheduling with call responsibilities
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge surgical technology and experienced staff

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated for this position.

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

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Short Term Acute Care
723 beds

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel First Assist Technician in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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