Entry Level Surgical Tech Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

LOCATION: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Med-Surg Intensive Care
POSITION STATUS: 0.30 | Temporary
SALARY RANGE: BU10 | HE08
SALARY RATE: $30.58 (Hourly) based on the FTE
JOB DUTIES: This position is located in the Intensive Care/Coronary Care (ICU/CCU) department of Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua'i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai'i. The HHSC Kaua'i Region encompasses KVMH and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua'i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities.
The ICU/CCU department is designed to provide advanced, life-saving care for patients experiencing critical illnesses or severe cardiac conditions. These units are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to monitor and support vital functions, including respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems. ICU/CCU staff, consisting of highly trained physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, deliver round-the-clock care, administer complex medical treatments, and respond promptly to emergencies. The primary goal of these units is to stabilize patients, manage acute conditions, and facilitate recovery while offering compassionate support to patients and their families during challenging times.
This position is responsible for providing paraprofessional nursing care to individuals with kidney failure by preparing and operating dialysis machines, monitoring treatments, and performing vascular access cannulation using fistulas, grafts, or catheters. The acute hemodialysis technician works under the supervision of registered professional nurses and nephrologists to ensure safe, effective dialysis treatments. The position may be required to work on shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This position reports directly to the Registered Professional Nurse V (Unit Nurse Manager), position number 59229, or their designee.
THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. Applicants are required to provide evidence of education, certification, and licensure.
EDUCATION: A high school diploma or equivalent.
CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of work experience, which involved independently observing and reporting on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implementing care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload of acute care patients.

• One (1) year of work experience in an acute hospital or outpatient dialysis unit, which provided knowledge of hemodialysis treatment and procedures.

• Applicants must possess demonstrated experience and competency in independently performing vascular access cannulation of arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts for hemodialysis treatments. Candidates must be able to safely assess and cannulate vascular access in accordance with established dialysis standards, clinical best practices, and facility policies. This competency is required at the time of hire and is considered an essential function of the position.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• KNOWLEDGE OF: basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); first aid; patients' rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; basic medical and nursing terminology; disinfection procedures; procedures for maintenance and care of equipment; hemodialysis treatment and procedures.

• ABILITY TO: read, write, speak, and understand simple sentences in English; follow oral and written instructions precisely; and assist in providing paraprofessional nursing care to dialysis patients and patients receiving care on an outpatient basis; assist and participate in the activities of the treatment team.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner; ability to communicate and work effectively with acute and chronically ill individuals.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

• Completion of a professional nursing curriculum from an accredited school substitutes for the experience required for the entry level.

• Outpatient dialysis experience, which provided knowledge of hemodialysis treatment and procedures, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis (up to 2 years) for the entry level.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS
The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.
MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.
CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.
MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.
CONTACT INFORMATION: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145, email: kauaijobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.
Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145, kauaijobs@hhsc.org.