Non-Clinical Entry Level Job In Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instrument Tech Sterile Processing/ Per Diem
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Type of Facility: Hospital
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.
Requirements
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Completion of medical terminology after hire.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Working to obtain national certification encouraged.
SKILLS: Operation of ultrasonic washer, steam autoclave, washer-sterilizer and washer-decontaminator preferred.
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.
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of 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.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.