CSSD TECHNICIAN

Assists in the provision of high quality Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) services to the Operating Room, Emergency Room, ICU and elsewhere as required.

• Formulates Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Promotes infection control standards and adhere to occupational health and safety standards.
• Monitors proper Standard Precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas and report in violations to CSSD Supervisor.
• Insure the availability of chemical, disinfectants and sterilize according to safety procedures and work load.
• Monitors the decontamination and terminal sterilization equipment and reports all malfunctions or changes in the parameters.
• Tracks and follows a recall policy of equipment and items.
• Checks in and out of loan instruments.
• Requests consumable items and follow.
• Participates in departmental training activity as per assigned by CSSD supervisor.
• To be able to support and contribute to the achievement of continuous quality improvement in the delivery of services to clients.
• To be self-reliant in seeking opportunities to improve ways of working, planning, taking action and delivering change to fulfill the company's goal.
• Participate in the nursing new hire orientation program.
• Performs any other duties within the range of his/her professional knowledge and skills as directed by Supervisor of CSSD.

Requirements

• One year experience in CSSD, or a minimum of two years formal healthcare training.
• Ability to read, writes, and verbally communicates in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Willingness to undertake training as necessary.
• Nursing diploma.
• Validate CSSD training course.