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CVOR Tech

Asheville, NC

Cardiac Operating Room Technician – CVOR

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Cardiac Operating Room Technician (CST) to join a high-performing surgical team. This is a 9-week contract assignment working days, 06:00–16:30, Monday–Thursday (4×10 schedule).

Requirements

  • CST certification and BLS required
  • Minimum 2 prior travel assignments
  • Extensive CVOR scrub experience mandatory
  • First assist experience preferred

Clinical Scope

You'll provide scrub and support services across a robust cardiac and thoracic surgical program. Procedures include CABG, valve replacement, VAD insertion, TAVR, VATS, lobectomy, pacemaker/AICD placement, septal myectomy, Ross procedure, EVH, IABP insertion, femoral cannulation, and circulatory arrest cases.

Unit Environment

  • 6 operating rooms with surgical support staff (unit secretary, charge nurse, PCA, core tech)
  • Cases are efficient and well-organized—not a training facility
  • Infrequent floating may be required
  • On-call shifts rotated among staff
  • Hospital-provided scrubs; standard surgical attire policy applies

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Guaranteed Hours: 36/week