<p>Surgical Assistant opportunity in Honolulu, Hawaii offering competitive compensation of $116,000–$140,000 annually. This full-time role places you as First Assistant in the operating room, working alongside surgeons and surgical teams to deliver high-quality intraoperative care. Based in Hawaii's premier healthcare market, this position combines clinical responsibility with the lifestyle benefits of island living.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $116,000–$140,000 annually</li> <li>Full-time employment</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Opportunity to work with collaborative surgical teams</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>First Assistant role in operative procedures across multiple surgical specialties</li> <li>Intraoperative responsibilities including tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure</li> <li>Sterile surgical environment maintenance and team collaboration with surgeons and nursing staff</li> <li>Full-time schedule in a major healthcare market</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent education and training</li> <li>Current Certified First Assistant (CFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), or Assistant in Surgery certification from NBSTSA, NSAA, ABSA, or NASC</li> <li>Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification for Healthcare Providers</li> <li>Previous First Assistant or Surgical Assistant experience preferred</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Hawaii state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Honolulu offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and island lifestyle. The city provides year-round warm weather, world-class beaches, outdoor recreation including hiking and water sports, and a vibrant multicultural community. Living and working in Hawaii places you in one of the nation's most desirable locations while maintaining access to comprehensive healthcare infrastructure and educational resources.</p>