Surgical Assistant - Perioperative Services

About the role

Founded in 1921, Straub Benioff Medical Center includes a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With over 200 physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with diagnoses and treatments for more than 32 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology/diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region’s only multidisciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an assistant to the surgeon, to help carry out safe surgical procedures and related instructions as trained.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning operating rooms.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for surgeries.
• Monitor patient vital signs during and after surgery.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical assistant training Program.
• Surgical assistant or Technologist certification with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistant (NBSTA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA).

Qualifications

• One (1) year surgical assistant or technologist experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.

Benefits

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.

Pay

Pay Range: 57.78 - 60.82 USD per hour

Schedule

Rotating - 12 Hours

Work Type

Per Diem

FTE

0.475000

Bargaining Unit

Non-Bargaining

Exempt

No