Travel Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist (CST/ORT)
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician (CST/ORT) - Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician (CST/ORT)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke center and Level III neonatal intensive care unit.
• Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas.
• Only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region.
• Unit: CV PreOp, located in The Heart Tower (E Building).
• Unit beds: 4
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Staffing includes RNs, CNC support, secretary, and 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.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Certified Surgical Technician (CST) Certification (mandatory)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in CST/ORT specialty.
• Critical Care experience: Required.
• PreOp experience is a plus.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity patient area.
• Excellent documentation skills including BCMA.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills with interdepartmental teams.
• Procedures performed on unit include:

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

Additional Information

• Dress code: Uniform provided.
• Patient experience and safety are priorities.
• The unit uses advanced equipment and technology.
• Work environment supports professional growth with experienced staff.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.