Job Title Operating Room Technician – OR Tech – First Assist Location Brooksville, FL Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | 10-Hour Shifts with Call Coverage | Onsite Key Responsibilities • Provide direct first assist support to surgeons during surgical procedures, including cardiovascular cases • Independently perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) as required • Position and prep patients prior to surgery, ensuring proper surgical site exposure using retractors, sponges, and related instruments • Control bleeding and close surgical sites using sutures or staples, and apply proper wound dressings • Cover the surgical technologist role as needed throughout the week • Collaborate with surgeons and the broader surgical team to ensure appropriate post-operative patient care Required Qualifications • EVH (Endoscopic Vein Harvesting) certification through NBSTSA, NSAA, or ABSA — required • BLS certification — required> • CFSA through CAAHEP, CST through ABHES, or NBSTSA certification — required • Minimum 3 years of cardiovascular (CV) surgical experience — non-negotiable • Must be able to independently perform vein harvesting Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior travel experience in a surgical technologist or first assist capacity • Familiarity with call coverage protocols including weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call schedules Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular surgical environment with a specialized surgical team • Contract role offering consistent scheduling with defined call coverage expectations