<p>A full-time Certified Surgical Assistant opportunity is open in Honolulu, Hawaii, offering a competitive annual salary of $116,000–$140,000. This role places a credentialed First Assistant directly in the OR alongside the surgical team, with responsibility for the full intraoperative scope — tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure. Honolulu's combination of world-class medical infrastructure and unmatched Pacific lifestyle makes this one of the more distinctive placements available in the allied surgical space.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual salary range: $116,000–$140,000</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included</li> <li>Position is subject to a state-mandated criminal background check as a condition of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Serves as the First Assistant to the attending surgeon throughout operative procedures</li> <li>Intraoperative responsibilities include tissue handling, surgical exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure</li> <li>Maintains a sterile surgical field in compliance with established OR protocols</li> <li>Collaborates directly with surgeons, circulating nurses, and the broader perioperative team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Current certification as a Certified First Assistant (CFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), or Assistant in Surgery credential issued by one of the following recognized boards: <ul> <li>National Board of Surgical Technology and Assisting (NBSTSA)</li> <li>National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)</li> <li>American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)</li> <li>National Assistant at Surgery Council (NASC)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification for Healthcare Providers required</li> <li>Prior First Assistant or Surgical Assistant experience preferred</li> <li>Must be able to satisfy Hawaii state criminal background check requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Honolulu sits on the south shore of Oahu and offers a quality of life that is genuinely difficult to match — year-round warm weather, world-renowned beaches, a rich multicultural food and arts scene, and access to hiking, surfing, and open-water recreation steps from the city. As Hawaii's capital and largest city, Honolulu supports strong public and private school options, a robust healthcare ecosystem, and a cost of living offset by the exceptional lifestyle and the state's income tax structure. For clinicians who want to build a long-term career in a place most people only visit, this posting is worth a serious look.</p>