Sterilization Attendant

Overview

Job Purpose

Responsibilities

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• Assists in the sterilization process of all instruments and devices.
• Supports in all decontamination of instruments within the Department.
• Assists in restocking of supplies to ensure seamless supply to the department.
• Receives, dis-assembles and cleans contaminated equipment according to accepted clinic standards as per established protocols to assure the sterility of instrument delivered to the Dental Hospital.
• Carries out responsibilities and demonstrates commitment to infection control standards to contribute towards the provision of a safe and healthy work environment for the organization.
• Disposes waste items, chemical and hazardous materials to assure safe working environment.
• Complies with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection.
• Participates in reporting all malfunctions and changes in the parameters to ensure safe sterilization process.
• Maintains record of different processes in the system to effectively track monitor the sterilization process and equipment.
• Complies with quality assurance and patient’s safety standards to ensure best practice patient care delivery.
• Reports shortage of materials to the Senior sterilization attendant at earliest convenience.
• Recognizes and institutes procedures to minimize iatrogenic and occupational hazards related to the practice of dentistry.
• Assists in providing monthly departmental reports whenever required.
• Participate in health campaigns, medical events, and CSR activities, internally and as well as externally whenever required.

Qualifications

Experience