CSSD Technician

Overview

• Performs all managerial function of CSSD.
• + Establishes and ensures the implementation of CSSD policies and procedures.
• + Ensures instruments and equipment are cleaned and decontaminated according to established guidelines policies and procedures.
• + Directs and supervises activities relating to the operation of washer/disinfectors and other related equipment.
• + Ensures instruments sets are standardized, sterilized and in good working condition according to hospital policies and procedures.
• + Prepares duty rotas, assigns tasks and duties of CSSD staff.
• + Develops and coordinates with the Education Department in the orientation of new staff according to orientation program and hospital policies and procedures.
• + Assesses CSSD supply needs and establishes a standard CSSD inventory.
• + Monitors documents and reports effectiveness of sterilizers.
• + Notifies appropriate departments of malfunction of equipment or lack of supplies.
• + Develops, coordinates and participates in routine educational programs and staff meeting to facilitate professional growth and quality patient care.
• + Monitors compliance with policy and procedure.
• + Coordinates with the PI Nurse for any PI activities.
• + Any other assigned responsibilities on a need basis as identified by the Nursing Administrator.
• + Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
• + Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
• + Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• + Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
• + Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
• + Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• + Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
• Performs all managerial function of CSSD.
• + Establishes and ensures the implementation of CSSD policies and procedures.
• + Ensures instruments and equipment are cleaned and decontaminated according to established guidelines policies and procedures.
• + Directs and supervises activities relating to the operation of washer/disinfectors and other related equipment.
• + Ensures instruments sets are standardized, sterilized and in good working condition according to hospital policies and procedures.
• + Prepares duty rotas, assigns tasks and duties of CSSD staff.
• + Develops and coordinates with the Education Department in the orientation of new staff according to orientation program and hospital policies and procedures.
• + Assesses CSSD supply needs and establishes a standard CSSD inventory.
• + Monitors documents and reports effectiveness of sterilizers.
• + Notifies appropriate departments of malfunction of equipment or lack of supplies.
• + Develops, coordinates and participates in routine educational programs and staff meeting to facilitate professional growth and quality patient care.
• + Monitors compliance with policy and procedure.
• + Coordinates with the PI Nurse for any PI activities.
• + Any other assigned responsibilities on a need basis as identified by the Nursing Administrator.
• + Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
• + Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
• + Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• + Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
• + Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
• + Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• + Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
• 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.
• + Must be fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic speaking desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrates good organizational and communication skills.