CSSD Technician

Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UAE is seeking a CSSD Technician to ensure the effective disinfection, inspection, assembly, and sterilisation of medical and surgical items. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of relevant experience in a CSSD department and be licensed or eligible for licensure with the relevant healthcare authority in the UAE. Strong computer skills and knowledge of sterilisation principles are essential for maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years relevant experience in a CSSD department.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a CSSD Technician with the relevant healthcare authority in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective disinfection, inspection, assembly, sterilisation, storage, and distribution of medical and surgical items.
• Ensure sterilisation activities are performed as per company standard.
• Keep accurate records and perform relevant document audits.

Skills

Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications

Sterilisation principles and practices

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Infection prevention and control protocols

Education

Recognised CSSD qualification from an accredited institution

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide effective disinfection, inspection, assembly, sterilisation, storage and distribution of medical and surgical items to operating theatres and wards in line with company quality and patient safety standards and regulatory requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

To ensure sterilisation and related activities for medical and surgical items are performed as per company standard and in compliance with regulatory requirements

Accurate records are kept and relevant document audits are performed as per policy

To provide input into CSSD quality improvement initiatives

REQUIRED EDUCATION

A recognised CSSD qualification from an accredited institution

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 4 years relevant experience in a CSSD department

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a CSSD Technician with the relevant healthcare authority in the UAE

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Sterilisation principles and practices
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Infection prevention and control protocols