Job Title Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist (CVOR CST) – Travel Contract Location Asheville, NC | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Key Responsibilities • Scrub and assist in cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) procedures, including open heart and interventional cardiology cases • Support a high-volume robotic surgery program and complex thoracic surgery cases • Prepare and maintain the sterile field, instruments, and supplies in accordance with surgical protocols • Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes throughout all phases of the procedure • Adhere to facility policies, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements Required Qualifications • Active CST Certification is mandatory — no exceptions • Demonstrated CVOR experience is required — no exceptions • Minimum of 2 prior travel assignments completed • Ability to work 10-hour day shifts (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience in a high-acuity or Level II trauma center environment • Familiarity with robotic-assisted surgical procedures • Experience supporting open heart or thoracic surgery programs Why Join Us • Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized, high-acuity facility that has been identified among the top hospitals in the country for clinical quality • Gain experience in one of the region's most comprehensive cardiovascular and surgical programs, including the area's only open heart and interventional cardiology services