POSITION SUMMARY: Performs instrument processing activities, decontamination, assembly, sterilization (steam and plasma) and restocking of instruments to remote locations to insure availability to areas providing direct patient care. Ensures that personal performance and service quality levels meet or exceed customer expectations and perceptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Completion of medical terminology after hire.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Working to obtain national certification encouraged.

SKILLS:

• Ability to operate (preferred):
  • ultrasonic washer
  • steam autoclave
  • washer-sterilizer
  • washer-decontaminator

EXPERIENCE: Instrument processing experience preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:  Manager Surgical Services

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen - C

Constant exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, steam, sharp punctures and stress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting required, bending, pushing supply and instrument carts, standing for extended periods.

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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