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Job ID: 895988
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,010.45
Job Title
Certified Surgical Technologist – CVOR (Travel Contract)
Location
Asheville, NC | Acute Care – Cardiovascular OR
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 9 Weeks | Days | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM | On-call rotation required
Key Responsibilities
- Perform the scrub role across a high-volume cardiovascular OR suite with 6 operating rooms, supporting 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 a 1:1 scrub-to-circulator ratio per case; pump cases may also require a first assist or Heart Holder role
- Operate and manage 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 infrequently as operational needs require
Required Qualifications
- Active CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification is mandatory — no exceptions
- Active BLS certification required
- Extensive, demonstrated CVOR experience in the scrub role is required
- Minimum of 2 prior travel assignments completed — no exceptions
- Minimum 2 years of surgical technology experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- First assist experience and proficiency in the CVOR setting
- Familiarity with Cerner documentation systems
- Experience in a high-acuity, efficiency-focused surgical environment
Why Join Us
- Join a nationally recognized cardiovascular surgical program that has earned a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for outstanding patient care and outcomes
- Work in a highly efficient, non-training environment alongside experienced cardiovascular surgical teams at a regional referral center