CSSD Technician

Summary of Main Duties

•    Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)
•    Complies with all the UHS policies, procedures and fire regulations
•    Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation Programme to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards
•    Work in all areas of the CSSD performing the designated duties within the assigned area
•    Maintain high standards of hygiene and sterility through proper cleaning packaging and autoclaving of items.
•    Perform delivery, cleaning, packing duties under the direct of supervisor.
•    Perform decontamination of all types of instrumentation
•    Receive dirty instruments and equipment, and prepares them for mechanical or manual cleaning.
•    Checks and tests equipment & surgical instruments to assure that they function properly.
•    Pack and label as per the policy guidelines instrument sets, anesthetic trays, equipment and utensils according to defined guidelines in preparation for sterilization.
•    Load the items for sterilization into the sterilizer using the correct setting temperature and exposure time for the selected loads
•    Perform routine monitoring tests on all equipment and autoclaves
•    Maintain adequate supply of sterile and non-sterile items for use by hospital staff.
•    Liaise with the clinical areas and observe safe practice when preparing, cleaning and returning of sets and equipment to departments.
•    Perform weekly inventories of all procedure trays and items to assure sterility is maintained and that they are not outdated.
•    Participate in maintain monthly CSSD statistics i.e. usage of packs and supplies by various departments
•    Maintain an understanding of current trends in CSSD practice to improve work process and performance through training and evaluation
•    Attend internal orientation, mandatory, ongoing education programs
•    Works any shift as per the duty roster of the Nursing Department when designated
•    The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract
•    Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programmes, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge
•    Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary
•    Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required taken
•    Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all times
•    Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar

Responsibilities

Position Requirements/Qualifications

Required

•    Certificate in CSSD with minimum 2 years’ experience as CSSD technician
•    Proficient in verbal and written English

Desirable 
•    Diploma in Sterilization Technology/CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification.
•    BLS certificate

Licenses/Registration
Required
•    MOH License

Within three months of employment
•    BLS certificate

Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities

•    2 years CSSD technician experience
•    Proficient in verbal and written English

Advantage 
•    Previous UAE experience
•    experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA)

Other Skills/Abilities 
•    Demonstrate understanding of CSSD in an acute healthcare environment