CSSD Technician

Receives, dis-assembles, cleans contaminated equipment and inspects and tests all equipment as per established protocols

Assumes responsible for providing effective and efficient decontamination and distribution of re-usable medical devices for use in direct patient care.

Tests and operates washer disinfector machines, driers, sterilizers or any other decontamination equipment within the department as per established protocols.

Operates and tests all decontamination machinery within the department, and informs supervisors or assistant managers if results are contrary to those required.

Undertakes quality checks for cleanliness and completeness of equipment, before distribution to wards, departments, and theatres

Undertakes daily validation tests of decontamination equipment, and ensures appropriate documentation of activities and results

Issues sterile supplied goods and maintains holding stock levels within the wards and departments

Carries out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices and records and processes test results to demonstrate compliance, enable audit and facilitate analysis.

Receives and documents goods and equipment, checks delivery notes against goods delivered for accuracy and records non-conformance.

Communicates with colleagues/customers at all levels, including senior staff

Assists in restocking of supplies and records all information required

Carries out assigned clerical tasks as requested by a supervisor

Work in accordance with all safe working policies/procedures of the facility

Take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions.

Take all actions to avoid, eliminate or minimize hazards

Seek information to make sure they are able to competently and safely perform any

work they undertake and are aware of the risks and hazards associated with their work

Report all incidents/ injuries

Attend all mandatory training as scheduled by their facility

Receives, dis-assembles, cleans contaminated equipment and inspects and tests all equipment as per established protocols

Assumes responsible for providing effective and efficient decontamination and distribution of re-usable medical devices for use in direct patient care.

Tests and operates washer disinfector machines, driers, sterilizers or any other decontamination equipment within the department as per established protocols.

Operates and tests all decontamination machinery within the department, and informs supervisors or assistant managers if results are contrary to those required.

Undertakes quality checks for cleanliness and completeness of equipment, before distribution to wards, departments, and theatres

Undertakes daily validation tests of decontamination equipment, and ensures appropriate documentation of activities and results

Issues sterile supplied goods and maintains holding stock levels within the wards and departments

Carries out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices and records and processes test results to demonstrate compliance, enable audit and facilitate analysis.

Receives and documents goods and equipment, checks delivery notes against goods delivered for accuracy and records non-conformance.

Communicates with colleagues/customers at all levels, including senior staff

Assists in restocking of supplies and records all information required

Carries out assigned clerical tasks as requested by a supervisor

Work in accordance with all safe working policies/procedures of the facility

Take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions.

Take all actions to avoid, eliminate or minimize hazards

Seek information to make sure they are able to competently and safely perform any

work they undertake and are aware of the risks and hazards associated with their work

Report all incidents/ injuries

Attend all mandatory training as scheduled by their facility

Associate Degree in CSS technology (minimum two (2) years’ course duration)

Certificate in any health-related field with a certification as a member with one of the following:

Certification by the Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution ( CBSPD ) USA.

International Association of Healthcare Central Services Material Management ( IAHCSMM )

Licenses & registrations from all countries of practice

DOH license is a Must