Travel Surgical Tech in Asheville, NC

Job Title

Surgical Technologist – CVOR (Travel Contract)

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care – Cardiovascular OR

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Days | 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM | On-Call Required | Travel

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the scrub role for a full range of cardiovascular and thoracic procedures including CABG, Valve Replacement, VAD Insertions, TAVR, VATS, Lobectomy, Pacemaker/AICD Insertions, Septal Myectomy, Ross Procedure, EVH, IABP Insertions, Femoral Cannulation, and Circulatory Arrest
• Maintain 1:1 scrub-to-circulator ratio across all cases; pump cases may also require a first assist or Heart Holder role
• Utilize Stryker equipment and document accurately within the Cerner electronic health record system
• Participate in assigned and rotated on-call shifts as scheduled
• Adhere to hospital surgical attire policy; scrubs are provided by the facility
• Float to other areas as needed on an infrequent basis

Required Qualifications

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification is mandatory — no exceptions
• BLS certification required
• Extensive, demonstrated CVOR scrub experience is required
• Minimum of 2 prior travel assignments required — no exceptions
• Minimum 2 years of surgical technologist experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• First Assist or Heart Holder experience and proficiency
• Familiarity with Cerner documentation systems
• Experience in a high-volume, efficiency-focused cardiovascular OR environment

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized cardiovascular program operating one of the busiest and most efficient CVOR settings in the region, with a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for outstanding patient care and outcomes
• Work in a well-staffed, structured unit with 6 ORs, dedicated support staff, and a collaborative team environment