Surgical Assistant- Operating Room

Responsibilities

Join Our Queen’s ‘Ohana as a Surgical Assistant!

Make a meaningful impact at Hawai‘i’s only Level I Trauma Center. As a Surgical Assistant at The Queen’s Medical Center, you’ll be part of a highly skilled surgical team that serves patients from across Hawai‘i and the Pacific Region.

Our nationally recognized surgical program is a leader in robotic and minimally invasive procedures, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to perform complex surgeries. You’ll work alongside expert surgeons, anesthesiologists, Certified Perioperative Nurses (CNOR), Certified Post Anesthesia Nurses (CPAN®), Surgical Technologists, and Nursing Assistants—all dedicated to delivering exceptional care.

As an Surgical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the operating room, assisting surgeons with tasks such as:

• Controlling bleeding
• Providing optimal wound exposure
• Suturing
• Performing other critical intraoperative functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or comparable education and training.
• Current certification as a first assistant (CFA), surgical assistant (CSA), or assistant in surgery by one the following:
  o National Board of Surgical Technology and Assisting (NBSTSA)
  o National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)
  o American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
  o National Assistant at Surgery Council (NASC)
• Current certification in Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Professional Level.
• Prior First Assistant/Surgical Assistant experience preferred.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients across the Pacific? Apply today and become part of our Queen’s ‘Ohana.