Job Description

Job Description

• 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 

Responsibilities

• 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 

Qualifications

• 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.