Surgical Technician

Maxmed Healthcare; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxMed Healthcare, in partnership with ReadiForce Government Solutions LLC, seeks a qualified Surgical Technician (Surgical Technologist) to support the DHA at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role involves supporting operating room and perioperative operations, with mission essential status, serving service members and families.

The technician will perform sterile techniques, prepare and drape patients, and assist with equipment and supplies across multiple surgical

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Surgical Technology program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, OR completion of a formal military training program for surgical technicians.
• Current BLS certification AND CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) or MOS surgical/operating room technician certification.
• Minimum of 3 continuous years as a scrub tech in an operating room with diverse surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile techniques, set up surgical trays, prepare/drape patients, assist with post-operative dressings.
• Ensure surgical packs are cleaned/packed for sterilization and restock supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment in OR and related spaces; guide others as needed.
• Aid the surgical team with scrubbing and other support for major/minor procedures.
• Scrub/circulate across general, robotics, neurosurgery, plastics, urology, ENT, OB/GYN, OMFS, vascular, ortho.
• Apply sterile technique; perform point-of-use cleaning and transport to Sterile Processing and waste to the soiled room.
• Transport patients, specimens, and blood products.
• Prepare instrumentation and supplies for surgery, including sterilization methods.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical scrub and circulating duties

Communication in OR

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Surgical Technology program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Military training program for surgical technicians (equivalency possible)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Tripler Army Medical Center -TAMC, Hawaii - Honolulu, HI 96859Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $36.00 - $40.13 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareSurgical Technician (Surgical Technologist)

Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, Hawaii

About the Opportunity

MaxMed Healthcare, in partnership with ReadiForce Government Solutions LLC, is seeking a qualified Surgical Technician (Surgical Technologist) to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. The Surgical Technician will provide personal ancillary services in the Department of Surgery in support of operating room and perioperative operations across the Tripler Army Medical Center system of care. This labor category is designated mission essential. Join a mission-driven team delivering exceptional care to service members, retirees, and their families.

Position Snapshot

• Location: Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), 1 Jarrett White Road, Honolulu, HI; Desmond Doss Health Clinic, Building 683/O, Waianae Ave, Schofield Barracks, HI; and Warrior Ohana Medical Home, 91-1010 Shangri-la St., Kapolei, HI.
• Department: Deputy Commander for Surgical Services (DCSS) – Surgery
• Contract: HT941024F0173 (DHA Medical Q-Coded Services) — PSC Q523
• Schedule: Service is provided in coordination with MTF operating hours; specific two-week schedules are provided one month in advance. Alternate work schedules and telework are not authorized.
• Holidays: 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.

QualificationsRequired 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.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) continuous years of recent experience (one year of which must have occurred within the last year) working as a scrub tech in an operating room setting, with diverse surgical experience (general surgery, urology, robotics, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic, eye, ENT, GYN, vascular, and orthopedic surgery). Waivers may be granted by the Contracting Officer for Surgical Services on an ad hoc basis.
• Board Certification: None required.
• Licensure/Registration: None required.
• Legal Authorization to Work: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Must meet all DHA health requirements: immunizations, annual seasonal influenza vaccination, TB screening (TST/IGRA within 3 months of reporting to TAMC), and a physical examination confirming fitness for duty.
• Must pass security investigative requirements, including fingerprinting and completion of an SF-86 (or equivalent OPM investigative product); Child Background Check if working with children.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (U.S. Citizen).
• Time worked is recorded in the Defense Medical Human Resources System–internet (DMHRSi).

MaxMed Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.