Surgical Technologist

Opportunity Description HumanEdge is looking to hire a Central Sterile Processing Tech to work in one of Connecticut's largest health care systems

Shift : 10 hour dayshift. No weekends, no holidays

13 week contract, option to extend

Candidate must have at least 2 years of OR experience with experience with eye procedures and equipment

Job Duties Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.

• Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.
• Correctly peel-packs supplies / instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
• Coordinates with Materials Dept to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.

Experience & Skills Required 2 years experience with central sterile processing