Certified Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular OR
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) with mandatory CVOR experience and at least 2 prior travel assignments. This role is based in a high-acuity cardiovascular preoperative unit with a 1:1 patient ratio and a 4-bed capacity. The unit supports a busy robotic surgery program and is part of a Level II trauma center with advanced cardiac and pediatric services.

Required Qualifications

• Certification:

  • Certified Surgical Technician (CST) Certification (mandatory)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in CST/ORT specialty
  • Must have CVOR experience
  • Must have completed at least 2 prior travel assignments (prior travel experience required)
• Skills:

  • Critical care experience required
  • PreOp experience is a plus
  • Excellent documentation skills including BCMA
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
  • Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Unit & Work Environment

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

Procedures & Responsibilities

• Large-bore IV starts
• Chin to toe hair removal
• Medication administration
• Skin assessment
• Assist with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
• Transport patients to OR
• Assist with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep

Additional Information

• Dress code: Uniform provided
• The unit is recognized for excellence and uses advanced technology
• Critical care experience is essential due to the high-acuity patient population

This position is ideal for experienced CSTs with cardiovascular OR expertise looking for a travel assignment in a top-tier hospital environment.