Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

First Connect Health is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Kealakekua, Hawaii.

• Specialty:
  Certified Surgical Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title:
Surgery Scrub Technician

Location: Kealakekua, HI

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 4x10-Hour Shifts | Days/Variable | Call Required Start Date: 03/02/2026

A vital healthcare hub on the Big Island, is seeking a versatile Surgery Scrub Technician to join its dedicated surgical team. This 13-week contract offers a unique opportunity to work in a community-focused facility providing comprehensive surgical care. You will be responsible for preparing sterile fields and assisting surgeons across multiple service lines, including General Surgery, Trauma, Orthopedics, OBGYN, and Endoscopy.

• Multidisciplinary Scrubbing: Efficiently scrub for diverse procedures ranging from orthopedic total joint replacements to emergent C-sections and gastrointestinal endoscopies.
• Sterile Field Integrity: Create, maintain, and monitor the surgical sterile field, ensuring all AORN and AMMI standards are met.
• Surgical Assistance: Anticipate surgeon needs by passing instruments, holding retractors, and managing sutures and sponges with precision.
• Endoscopy Support: Assist in the endoscopy suite for EGDs, colonoscopies, and bronchoscopies, including the proper handling and processing of delicate endoscopes.
• OBGYN Excellence: Support the labor and delivery team during scheduled and emergent C-sections, maintaining a calm and efficient environment for both mother and newborn.
• Instrumentation: Clean, sterilize, and organize instrument trays, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of decontamination procedures and aseptic techniques.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Scrub Technician in a hospital setting.
• Certifications: * BLS/BCLS (American Heart Association).
• Skills:
  * Proven proficiency in scrubbing for Trauma and Orthopedic cases (fracture care and joint replacements).
  • Experience in OBGYN (C-sections) and Endoscopy is required.
• Licensure: Hawaii State license is not required for this role.

• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week.
• Call Requirement: Must be willing to participate in the unit's on-call rotation for evenings and weekends.
• Holiday Coverage: Required as part of the standard unit rotation.
• Work Environment: KCH is known for a "relaxed but busy" work environment, especially when the ER is active. You will work under the direct supervision of qualified RNs and surgeons.
• Location Perks: Located in Kealakekua, just south of Kailua-Kona, offering easy access to world-famous coffee farms, snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, and the vibrant culture of the Big Island.

Kona Community Hospital provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. Understanding the specific instrument setups for their primary specialties will ensure a smooth transition:

• Orthopedics: High volume of sports medicine, fracture care, and total joint replacements.
• Endoscopy: Frequent GI procedures (Colonoscopies/EGDs) requiring specialized scope handling.
• OBGYN: A focus on safe delivery care, including approximately 45–50 deliveries per month.

JOB  Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Scrub Technician in a hospital setting.

- Certifications:

* BLS/BCLS (American Heart Association).

- Skills:

* Proven proficiency in scrubbing for Trauma and Orthopedic cases (fracture care and joint replacements).Experience in OBGYN (C-sections) and Endoscopy is required.

- Licensure:
Hawaii State license is not required for this role.

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