Surgical Assistant (Certified) - West Operating Room (Full Time, 40, Rotating)

*Queen's Medical Ctr-WestFull-timePosted Oct 16, 2026

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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 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 Your Lifetime Partner in Health Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i. Our Values: C ompassion guides our actions A loha inspires us in all that we do R espect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all E xcellence is our quest

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