Maxmed Healthcare·Honolulu, Hawaii
Provide ancillary services in the Department of Surgery, including performing sterile techniques, scrubbing, and circulating across various surgical specialties. Maintain a clean and safe operating environment while preparing instrumentation and assisting the surgical team during procedures.
May be required to work federally recognized holidays (compensated at the regular rate). Key Responsibilities Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients, and assisting with post-operative dressings. Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, including restocking surgical supplies. Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient through active participation in cleaning clinical spaces, operating rooms, and equipment, or by guiding other personnel. Aid the surgical team by performing a surgical scrub and other support services for major and minor procedures, anticipating the surgeon's needs according to procedure and operative technique.
Perform scrubbing and circulating duties across surgical specialties: general surgery, robotics, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, OB/GYN, OMFS, vascular, and orthopedic surgery. Apply principles of sterile technique; conduct point-of-use cleaning and transport the surgical case cart to Sterile Processing and waste/linen to the soiled utility room. Transport surgical patients, laboratory specimens, and blood products. Prepare instrumentation and supplies for surgery, including various methods of sterilization.
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Qualifications
Degree/Education: Certificate. Graduate from a Surgical Technology program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, OR completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces for surgical technicians, surgical technologists, or operating room technicians. (Contractor may request an equivalency determination.)
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS), AND certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA, OR Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from NCCT, OR a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical/operating room technician.
Requires a certificate from an accredited Surgical Technology program or military equivalent and certification as a CST, TS-C, or MOS technician. Candidates must have at least three years of recent scrub tech experience and be a U.S. citizen.
Market context
Surgical Technician openings in Hawaii can be competitive because hospitals and surgical centers need certified scrub techs who can step into operating room workflows with limited onboarding. This role stands out for requiring an accredited Surgical Technology certificate or military equivalent, current CST, TS-C, or MOS certification, three years of recent scrub tech experience, and U.S. citizenship. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification and recent OR experience before applying.