Surgical Services – Instrument Technician - 26-07077

Job Title: Surgical Services – Instrument Technician

Location: Flushing, New York

Contract Duration: 59-Day Assignment

Schedule

• Flexible Day Shifts
• Shift times may vary between:
  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Includes a 45-minute unpaid lunch break

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a service-related field required
• Hospital or healthcare experience preferred
• Experience with surgical instrument processing and endoscope reprocessing required
• Knowledge of High-Level Disinfection (HLD) procedures required

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Instrument Technician to support Surgical Services by ensuring the proper cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, tracking, and preparation of surgical instruments and endoscopic equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of sterile processing standards, infection prevention protocols, and instrument handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and prepare surgical instruments and endoscopic equipment for patient use
• Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) procedures in accordance with established guidelines
• Operate Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) and related equipment
• Inspect instruments and equipment for cleanliness, functionality, and integrity
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking records for processed equipment
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, regulatory, and quality standards
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate repairs or maintenance as needed
• Support inventory management and instrument availability for surgical and procedural areas
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely equipment readiness

Required Skills

• Surgical Instrument Processing
• Endoscope Reprocessing
• High-Level Disinfection (HLD)
• Sterile Processing Procedures
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Instrument Inspection and Quality Assurance
• Equipment Tracking and Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance

Preferred Experience

• Olympus Endoscopy Equipment
• Medivators Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AER)
• SPM Tracking Systems
• Acute Care Hospital or Surgical Services Environment

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.