• Surgical Assistant (Certified) - West Operating…

    Queen's Health System (Ewa Beach, HI)


    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

     

    Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients across the Pacific? **Apply today and become part of our Queen’s ‘Ohana.** Join Queen's ‘Ohana (https://vimeo.com/933434999/6045653d94?share=copy)

    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.

    TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Essential: standing, sitting, lifting, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.

    • Occasional: stooping/bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.

    • Operates computer, microscope, and various surgical equipment, instrumentation and supplies.

    TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

    • Exposed to blood and body fluids.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet