1 Description American Traveler is seeking an OR Technician - First Assist with a minimum of 3 years of cardiovascular experience and EVH certification for a 13-week hospital Operating Room assignment in Brooksville, FL. Details Hospital Operating Room setting in Brooksville, FL 10-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, running 6:30 AM-5:00 PM Call coverage required: weekday call runs from end of scheduled shift through 7:00 AM the following morning; weekend and holiday call runs from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM the following day Cardiovascular surgical patient population with a focus on vein harvesting procedures First Assists may be expected to cover the Surgical Tech role as needed throughout the week Floating not required Requirements Minimum of 3 years of cardiovascular surgical experience (non-negotiable) Must be able to independently perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) EVH certification through NBSTSA, NSAA, or ABSA required CFSA through
CAAHEP, CST
through ABHES, or NBSTSA certification required BLS certification required 2 professional references dated within the last 12 months required for consideration Skills checklist dated within the last 12 months required for consideration License required if applicable Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted Additional Information Provide direct surgical assistance to surgeons during cardiovascular and other OR procedures Independently perform endoscopic vein harvesting as a core responsibility of this role Position and prep patients prior to surgery, ensuring proper draping and sterile field setup Maintain surgical visibility for the surgeon using instruments such as retractors and sponges Assist with controlling bleeding, closing surgical sites using sutures or staples, and dressing wounds Collaborate with surgeons and the broader surgical team to support proper post-operative care All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of profile submission First-time travelers will be considered for this position