Operating Room Technician Jobs in Hawaii
Operating Room Technician jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in hospital surgical suites, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty orthopedic and cardiac care facilities, with steady demand across experience levels from new graduates to lead scrub technicians. Honolulu is the primary hiring hub, with significant activity on Maui and the Big Island as regional medical centers expand surgical capacity. Large employers with a lasting presence in Hawaii include The Queen's Health Systems, Hawaii Pacific Health, and Kaiser Permanente Hawaii. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Last Reviewed: 04/23
Effective Date: 02/03
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patient. Integrates all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care, patient/family education, utilization management and discharge planning.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions- Continuous: lifting up to 1/2 lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. Frequent to continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending. Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. Operates various machines/tools/work aids.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside work. Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying patients outdoors. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education/Certification and Licensure:
1.Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
2.Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
3.Current BLS/HCP card in all areas; ACLS, NALS and/or PALS in designated areas.
4.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
Queen Emma Tower 3 – Main Operating Room (OR) is a 24 hour/ 7 day a week facility which consists of 17 operating rooms with 3 equipped for open heart procedures. Service is provided to patients of all ages, birth to adult requiring major or minor surgical specialty services - Thoracic/Cardiovascular, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Gynecologic, Plastic, Dental/Maxillofacial, Otolaryngology, General, And Trauma surgery.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Your Health. Our Legacy
Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.
Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest
Last Reviewed: 04/23
Effective Date: 02/03
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patient. Integrates all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care, patient/family education, utilization management and discharge planning.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions- Continuous: lifting up to 1/2 lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. Frequent to continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending. Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. Operates various machines/tools/work aids.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside work. Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying patients outdoors. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education/Certification and Licensure:
1.Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
2.Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
3.Current BLS/HCP card in all areas; ACLS, NALS and/or PALS in designated areas.
4.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
Queen Emma Tower 3 – Main Operating Room (OR) is a 24 hour/ 7 day a week facility which consists of 17 operating rooms with 3 equipped for open heart procedures. Service is provided to patients of all ages, birth to adult requiring major or minor surgical specialty services - Thoracic/Cardiovascular, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Gynecologic, Plastic, Dental/Maxillofacial, Otolaryngology, General, And Trauma surgery.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Your Health. Our Legacy
Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.
Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest
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What Hawaii Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Hawaii.
- Active CST certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred or required
- Completion of an accredited surgical technology program recognized by CAAHEP or ABHES
- Minimum one year of hands-on scrubbing experience across general and specialty surgical cases
- Demonstrated competency in sterile field maintenance and instrument preparation protocols
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required before start date
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in Hawaii hospital environments
Operating Room Technician Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operating room technician in Hawaii?
Hawaii does not require a state-issued license for operating room technicians, but most employers require or strongly prefer the Certified Surgical Technologist credential issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. To qualify, you complete an accredited surgical technology program through a school such as Kapiolani Community College, then pass the CST exam. Larger Hawaii health systems routinely require this credential as a condition of hire rather than a preference.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in Hawaii?
Employers hiring operating room technicians in Hawaii right now include Voyage Health, The Queen's Medical Center, and American Traveler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hawaii's hiring is anchored by integrated health systems serving both the resident population and a large military healthcare network across Oahu and neighbor island facilities.
Which Hawaii cities have the most operating room technician jobs?
Honolulu, Hilo, and Kailua have the most operating room technician openings in Hawaii. Honolulu dominates because it is home to the state's largest tertiary hospitals and surgical centers, while neighbor island cities like Kahului and Hilo generate consistent openings as regional medical centers on Maui and the Big Island maintain full surgical departments serving those communities.
How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing the surgical technology program at Kapiolani Community College, which includes clinical rotations at Hawaii hospitals that count as direct scrubbing experience. Hawaii Pacific Health and The Queen's Health Systems both offer new-graduate support pathways in their surgical services departments. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as certified nursing assistant or sterile processing technician have a strong advantage, and earning the CST credential before applying significantly increases call-back rates at Hawaii health systems.
Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and preferred island or facility type, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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