<p>Surgical Assistant opportunity in Honolulu, Hawaii offering full-time employment with a competitive salary of $116,000 to $140,000 annually. This role places you as First Assistant in the operating room, working alongside surgeons and surgical teams to deliver high-quality intraoperative care in one of the nation's most desirable practice locations.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $116,000 to $140,000 annually</li> <li>Full-time employment</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Work in Honolulu, Hawaii</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>First Assistant role in operative procedures across the surgical service line</li> <li>Intraoperative responsibilities including tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure</li> <li>Collaborative surgical team environment with surgeons and nursing staff</li> <li>Focus on maintaining sterile technique and high-quality patient care standards</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 one of the following boards: National Board of Surgical Technology and Assisting (NBSTSA), National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), or National Assistant at Surgery Council (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 an unmatched lifestyle for healthcare professionals — year-round warm weather, world-class beaches, and access to outdoor recreation including hiking, water sports, and cultural attractions. The island community combines professional opportunity with the relaxed pace and natural beauty of Hawaii, making it an ideal setting for those seeking to balance career advancement with exceptional quality of life.</p>