Travel Surgical Tech in Asheville, NC

Surgical Tech
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 9 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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