Certified Surgical Technologist(CST) / Travel / Operating Room

509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

The Kind. The Brave. The Driven.

Committed to Positive Impact. Committed to You.
Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Healths flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one Americas 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023, identifying the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an A, nationally recognizing Mission Hospitals achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet Designation in November 2020, the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards. For an up-to-date list of Mission Hospitals recognitions, visit our Awards & Recognitions page.
We are the regions referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. And Mission Childrens Hospital - the regions only childrens hospital, including a pediatric emergency room- providing 30 pediatric subspecialists.
We serve as the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. Earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes.
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General Comments




Hospital: Mission


Location: Asheville, NC


Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue
Unit Name: CV PreOp


Building: E - The Heart Tower
Cost Center:705


General Information


Unit Specifics:


• Number of Beds : 4


• Patient Ratios :1:1


• Unit staffing description- RNs, support from CNC, secretary, Manager, etc. shared with CVOR


• Type of equipment : GE Carescape Monitoring, Fuji u/s


• Documentation system: Cerner


• Scheduling requirements: M-F 0500-1330


• On Call Requirements: Stay late 1-2/week


• Floating policy: Within scope of practice and experience


• Patient Experience requirements: Critical Care experience a must, PreOp experience a plus


Hospital Specifics-


• Certifications: BLS

Hiring profile


Requested Skill Set: BCMA, excellent documentation, ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity patient area, excellent communication skills with interdepartmental team


Must have: good critical thinking skills

Advanced skills needed:

Procedures performed on unit: large-bore IV starts, chin to toe hair removal, medication administration, skin assessment, assist with Arterial line, Central line, and Epidural placement. Transport patient to OR; assist with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep
Certifications Required: BLS

Dress Code: (Required uniform)


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