Pediatric OR Surgical Technician — Orthopedics

Shriners Children's; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Hawaii is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures and help prepare surgical services to ensure the suite is properly set up.

The role requires orthopedic surgery awareness, a current Surgical Technologist certification and BLS certification from the American Heart Association; six months in ortho are preferred. The team emphasizes patient-centered, high-quality care in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Orthopedic Surgery.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification required.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) recognized by American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a sterile field, provide equipment and supplies, counts of sponge, sharps and instruments, visualize operative site.
• Pull cases using preference sheets and OR equipment lists; review lists, make changes; ensure equipment ready before case.
• Verify efficacy of equipment, operate, maintain and record instrumentation efficacy.
• Document equipment operations, sterilization and usage with accurate records.
• Assemble, operate and disassemble OR equipment; attend in-service on new equipment.
• Attend in-service on new equipment; complete competency evaluation.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of sterile technique; understand anatomy and procedures relevant to our operations.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery knowledge

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Job description

Shriners Children's in Hawaii is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures and help prepare surgical services to ensure the suite is properly set up.

The role requires orthopedic surgery awareness, a current Surgical Technologist certification and BLS certification from the American Heart Association; six months in ortho are preferred. The team emphasizes patient-centered, high-quality care in a pediatric setting.