Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services (Big Island, Full-Time, 40) - Multiple Openings!

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Join a Leading Community Hospital in Hawaiʻi

Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital offers a unique opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your skills directly impact the community. As part of a close-knit surgical team, you’ll deliver high-quality care across a wide range of specialties while supported by one of Hawaiʻi’s most respected health systems.

Why Queen’s North Hawaiʻi?

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO)

• Supportive, team-oriented Operating Room environment

• Consistent weekday surgical schedule with call rotation

• Broad case mix across multiple surgical specialties

• Backed by The Queen’s Health Systems, Hawaiʻi’s largest private healthcare system

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Surgical Technologist performs surgical scrub duties and maintains sterile technique for all procedures. This role is responsible for preparing the operating room, instruments, equipment, and patients while supporting safe, efficient surgical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform surgical scrub duties and maintain sterile field throughout procedures

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and equipment for surgery

• Assist with patient preparation and positioning

• Apply aseptic technique according to established standards

• Anticipate surgeon and team needs during procedures

• Support care for patients across the lifespan with individualized attention

• Maintain composure in a fast-paced, dynamic surgical setting

Operating Room Overview

• 5 operating rooms

• Cases scheduled Monday–Friday, 0645–1730

• On-call coverage required (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)

• Specialties include:

• Cardiovascular

• Neurosurgery

• Orthopedics

• Ophthalmology

• Gastroenterology

• OB/GYN

• ENT

• General Surgery

• Trauma

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist or Operating Room Technician program OR

• Minimum three (3) years of Surgical Technologist/OR Technician experience

• Current BLS certification

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred

Skills & Experience

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in changing clinical situations

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (35–50 lbs)

• Repetitive hand and arm motions and prolonged gripping

• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs of force

Working Conditions

• Exposure to surgical environments including chemicals, body fluids, and communicable diseases

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Flexibility to support on-call scheduling needs

About Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital

Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital is a 35-bed rural acute care hospital located in Waimea (Kamuela) on Hawaiʻi Island. With more than 300 employees and physicians across hospital and outpatient settings, the facility plays a vital role in delivering care to the North Hawaiʻi community.

As part of The Queen’s Health Systems , we are connected to a statewide network of over 9,000 caregivers dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawaiʻi.

Our Mission

Your Health. Our Legacy.

• Compassion

• Aloha

• Respect

• Excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran