Job description

• Performs all functions of CSSD.

  
  
  • Collection of instruments with proper checking and integrity of equipment.
  • Establishes and ensures the implementation of CSSD policies and procedures.

  • Receiving the instrument properly and uses prescribed technique for disinfection and cleaning methods.

    
    

  • Using proper P.P.E. (personal protective equipment) and follow infection control protocol lead by hospital policies in each area of the department

    
    

  • Directs and supervises activities of CSSD assistants relating to the operations involved in CSSD.

    
    

  • Performs duties as CSSD technician independently and work proficiently.

    
    

  • Consistently uses recipes to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize and/or peel pouch and label instruments. Also, identifies the cleanliness and functionality.

    
    

  • Properly handles sterile item supplies, equipment and instruments.

    
    

• Selection of proper sterilization method and required know and follow the principles of sterilization.

  
  

• Proper distribution of items to respective department.

• Maintain all decontamination records, updates the checklist and maintain all sterilization records to be updated.

  
  

• Assesses CSSD supply needs and establish a standard CSSD inventory level for supplies and function of instruments and equipment’s.

  
  

• Reporting shortage of material to the supervisor/ in charge at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishment

  
  

• Develop, coordinate and participate in routine educational program and staff meeting to facilitate professional growth and quality patient care.

  
  

• Monitors compliance with hospital policies and procedures

• Coordinates with PCI nurse. Promoting & maintaining qualities in all services & ensure continuous quality improvement measure are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies & procedure.

  
  

• Maintaining strict confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded.

  
  

• Participating in education session conducted for department staff and various hospital committee and staff meeting.

  
  

• Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the departments/divisions and also within the other department facility

  
  

• Technician should understand/know the efforts, service, special skills and caring of instrument which ultimately effecting the early recovery and discharge of each patient.

  
  

• Performs all functions of CSSD.

  
  
  • Collection of instruments with proper checking and integrity of equipment.
  • Establishes and ensures the implementation of CSSD policies and procedures.

  • Receiving the instrument properly and uses prescribed technique for disinfection and cleaning methods.

    
    

  • Using proper P.P.E. (personal protective equipment) and follow infection control protocol lead by hospital policies in each area of the department

    
    

  • Directs and supervises activities of CSSD assistants relating to the operations involved in CSSD.

    
    

  • Performs duties as CSSD technician independently and work proficiently.

    
    

  • Consistently uses recipes to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize and/or peel pouch and label instruments. Also, identifies the cleanliness and functionality.

    
    

  • Properly handles sterile item supplies, equipment and instruments.

    
    

• Selection of proper sterilization method and required know and follow the principles of sterilization.

  
  

• Proper distribution of items to respective department.

• Maintain all decontamination records, updates the checklist and maintain all sterilization records to be updated.

  
  

• Assesses CSSD supply needs and establish a standard CSSD inventory level for supplies and function of instruments and equipment’s.

  
  

• Reporting shortage of material to the supervisor/ in charge at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishment

  
  

• Develop, coordinate and participate in routine educational program and staff meeting to facilitate professional growth and quality patient care.

  
  

• Monitors compliance with hospital policies and procedures

• Coordinates with PCI nurse. Promoting & maintaining qualities in all services & ensure continuous quality improvement measure are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies & procedure.

  
  

• Maintaining strict confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded.

  
  

• Participating in education session conducted for department staff and various hospital committee and staff meeting.

  
  

• Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the departments/divisions and also within the other department facility

  
  

• Technician should understand/know the efforts, service, special skills and caring of instrument which ultimately effecting the early recovery and discharge of each patient.

  
  

• Certification of training from an approved institute of CSSD technicians or Diploma in Nursing.

  
  

  • Required experience 2 years in relevant area in absence of formal course.

    
    

  • License to practice by DOH.

    
    

  • Must be fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic speaking desirable but not essential.

    
    

  • Demonstrates good organizational and communication skills.