Surgical Technician Training Program

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

13 paid holidays per year

21 paid vacation days per year

Employee Assistance Program

State retirement system participation

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

East Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) offers a six- to twelve-month, full-time training program for Operating Room Aides progressing to Surgical Technicians at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. The program provides hands-on perioperative experience with HealthStream modules under experienced surgical staff.

Entry-level candidates may qualify, with a pathway to Surgical Technician upon program completion as per union guidelines. Pre-employment health requirements and assessments apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: None required for entry level OR Aide.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Learn and apply decontamination, sterilization and aseptic techniques.
• BLS certification must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain focus in high-acuity surgical settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical teams.
• Handle bodily fluids and surgical instrumentation safely.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including prolonged standing.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability.

Skills

English language proficiency

Reading and writing English

Aseptic techniques

Decontamination procedures

Sterilization procedures

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS for Healthcare Workers certification

Job description

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

This six-month to twelve-month, full-time (40 hours per week) training program provides hands-on experience in the perioperative environment combined with required HealthStream learning modules. Training is conducted entirely within the clinical setting under the guidance of experienced surgical team members.

Candidates with one year of Aide experience may qualify for entry-level Surgical Technician placement in accordance with union guidelines. Candidates without prior OR experience may be hired into an OR Aide level training appointment and transition into the Surgical Technician classification upon meeting program expectations.

The Surgical Technician role requires the ability to:

• Maintain focus and composure in high-acuity situations
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary surgical team
• Handle bodily fluids and surgical instrumentation
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including prolonged standing and lifting
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability

Program Highlights

• Hospital-sponsored training
• Paid, full-time position during training
• Rotating shifts based on department needs and candidate experience
• Direct transition into a Surgical Technician role upon successful completion, consistent with union requirements

PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR OPERATING ROOM AIDE, ENTRY LEVEL

Education:High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:None Required.

Knowledge and Abilities:Must demonstrate knowledge of the English language and the ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively with others in English; listen to and follow oral and written instructions precisely; learn decontamination and sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, universal precautions and safety procedures; get along well with others; and participate in the activities of the surgical team.

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR OPERATING ROOM AIDE, FULL PERFORMANCE

In addition to the qualifications required at the entry level:

Experience: One (1) year of work experience in a surgical setting where the primary or basic objective was to provide support to a surgery crew for perioperative patients under the direction and the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee.

Knowledge and Abilities: Must have provided knowledge of decontamination and sterilization procedures; aseptic techniques; universal precautions and safety procedures; maintenance and care of equipment; names of surgical equipment; applicable hospital/facility/program policies and procedures; and the ability to independently adhere to safety/infection control policies; perform proper documentation in the electronic health records; and assist and participate in the activities of the surgical team.

PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN, ENTRY LEVEL

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: One (1) year of work experience which involved independently decontaminating and sterilizing instruments used in surgical cases; and setting up of instrument trays. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of decontamination and sterilization procedures; aseptic techniques; universal precautions and safety procedures; maintenance and care of equipment; names of surgical equipment; and the ability to assist in the preparation of surgical patients and assist and participate in the activities of the surgical team.

Substitutions Allowed

Substitutions Allowed:Graduation from a nationally certified training program for Operating Room Technician, Surgical Technician, or equivalent may be substituted for the experience required for the entry level.

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed byHHSC’s East Hawaii Region)are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are notan employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, youwill receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.