Technician

Requisition Id: 9851

Job Purpose:

Sterilizing Services Unit has a commitment in delivering excellent quality service and engendering towards best practices.

Job Responsibilities:

To receive, sort and check soiled / contaminated instruments, containers, treatment trays and other supplies and equipment that have been used in the operation theater, ICU, wards, emergency (casualty) room and Catheterization Labarotory and prioritize disinfection and sterilization depending on emergency requisitions.
To carry out preliminary check of supplies, i.e. check the functionality of reusable items that need to be sterilized.
To inspect and replace missing or damaged equipment, make minor repairs on them, maintain inventory of supplies to include documenting usage, issuing, receiving and reordering as assigned.
To carry out manual cleaning and / or cleaning by machines of the reprocessible items received after being used for patient treatment and care.
To operate automatic and semi-automatic sterilizing equipments like steam sterilizers, Ethylene oxide sterilizers, Ultrasonic cleaners
To accurately compute the sterilization process for all items using the method determined by the manufacturer and Infection control.
To maintain an accurate record regarding the effectiveness of the various processes of cleaning, disinfections and sterilization.
To ensure all user departments receive supplies of sterile instruments, linen and dressing material in adequate quantities and whenever required.
To maintain high standard of environmental cleanliness.
To ensure care and maintenance of all equipment in department.
To maintain Quality Control parameters for all methods of sterilization and to document the effectiveness of each method.
To perform other related duties incidental to work described as assigned.
To actively participate in internal / external training programs.
Escalate in case of major problems in equipment / provision of supplies / other process related major events.
Develop and maintains standards of Processes to be carried out in the department.
Ensure optimum utilization of resources and quality assurance in service delivery.
Ensure interdepartmental communication is clear and effective.
Prepare monthly duty rota whenever assigned & ensure shifts are adequately manned, report absenteeism.
Collaborate with all the Nursing Units and other service areas departments for any change in their requirement of sterile instruments, linen packs and dressings.
Assist in Training and Competency assessment of new joinees.
Provide inputs for training needs of staff to Incharge.
Provide inputs for performance review of staff, if required by Incharge.
Review current SOPs to update any changes in processes.
Inventory management of Department supplies.
Allocate duties to the team members as per requirement.
Supervise completion of documentation.
Resolution of day-to-day operational issues.
Quality improvement implementation.

Candidate Requirements:

Demonstrate competence in all aspects of the CSS Department includes setting-up, loan instrument, and other equipment.
Capable of assisting with the supervision and training of SSU staff.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Team player and flexible.
Sound organizational skills and capable of prioritizing work and exercising discretion within established policies, guidelines and procedures.
Demonstrated ongoing education and clinical development.
Able to work either individually or in a team.
Responsible for work performed with a high degree level of accountability.
Able to work within SSU routines, methods and procedures as required.
Willing to participate in on the job training and/or specific skills training as required.
Ability to use computerized information systems and willingness to teach others.