Job Description
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.