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