Job Description
Job Purpose / Objective
Responsible for routine and basic technical tasks in CSSD with strict adherence to JCIA/ CBAHI Standards including documentation, sterilization, packaging, storage and distribution of sterile items as well as receiving all contaminated used items from the assigned areas.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Receives all used contaminated items from different assigned areas.
- Decontaminate the received items manually and mechanically by using ultrasonic cleaner/ automated cart washers.
- Label the prepared package using proper labeling technique.
- Load and unloading sterilizers properly.
- Adhere to infection control requirements by using PPE.
- Assemble and packing instrument-sets using proper packaging material and technique.
- Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of asepsis principles in all stages of processing.
- Store the sterilized sets/ items properly until needed.
- Demonstrate an understanding of quality control by using chemical indicator.
- Perform disinfecting process as needed and as per the policy and procedure.
- Transport and delivering the sterile packages to the units in proper way.
- Perform the daily testing of sterilizer (warm-up cycle, Bowie and Dick test, Spore test and leak test.)
- Perform all delegated tasks assigned by the Supervisor with scope of competency.
- Mentor and precepting the new staff.
- Participates in conducting education and training sessions.
- Acts up for CSSD Supervisor during absence.
- Assist Supervisor in evaluating and monitoring staff performance.
- Demonstrate ability to handle and operate the following machine/ equipment:
- Ultrasonic Machine
- I. Incubator
- Washer Disinfector
- Sealing Device
- Steam Sterilizer
- Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
- Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
- Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
Education/ Professional Qualification
Diploma or equivalent in Sterilization
Experience
2 years working experience in same specialty
Professional Licensing / Certification / Training
Saudi Council License
