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

The Queen's Health Systems

Ewa Beach, HIFull-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Ewa Beach, HI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Certification As A First Assistant (CFA), Surgical Assistant (CSA), Or Assistant In Surgery By NBSTSA, NSAA, ABSA, Or NASCCurrent Certification In Basic Life Support At The Healthcare Professional Level

Job overview

The Queen's Health Systems is hiring a Surgical Assistant (Certified) - West Operating Room (Full Time, 40, Rotating). The Surgical Assistant at The Queen's Medical Center is a vital part of a highly skilled surgical team, making a meaningful impact at Hawai'i's only Level I Trauma Center. This role involves assisting expert surgeons with various intraoperative functions, utilizing cutting-edge technologies in a nationally recognized surgical program known for robotic and minimally invasive procedures. The assistant will contribute to delivering exceptional care to patients from across Hawai'i and the Pacific Region.

Key focus areas include Control bleeding, Provide optimal wound exposure, and Suture.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Certified First Assistant, and Basic Life Support. Important skills include Controlling Bleeding, Optimal Wound Exposure, Suturing, and Intraoperative Functions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Controlling BleedingOptimal Wound ExposureSuturingIntraoperative Functions

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Comparable Education and TrainingCurrent Certification as a First Assistant (CFA), Surgical Assistant (CSA), or Assistant in Surgery by NBSTSA, NSAA, ABSA, or NASCCurrent Certification in Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Professional LevelPrior First Assistant/Surgical Assistant Experience

Full job description

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

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