Cssd Technician jobs in United Arab Emirates
CSSD Technician
Job summary
A healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a dedicated professional to perform all functions of the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD). Responsibilities include implementing safety policies, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with sterilization protocols, and participating in educational programs for staff development. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards of patient care and instrument readiness.
Responsibilities
- Establishes and ensures the implementation of CSSD policies and procedures.
- Ensures instruments and equipment are cleaned and decontaminated according to established guidelines.
- Directs and supervises activities of CSSD assistants.
- Ensures instrument sets are standardized, sterilized and in good working condition.
- Develops and coordinates with the Education Department for orientation of new staff.
- Assesses CSSD supply needs and establishes a standard inventory.
- Monitors documents and reports effectiveness of sterilizers.
- Notifies departments of malfunction of equipment or lack of supplies.
- Develops and participates in educational programs for professional growth.
- Monitors compliance with policy and procedure.
- Coordinates with the PI Nurse for any PI activities.
- Undertakes any further responsibilities as assigned.
Performs all functions 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 of CSSD assistants relating to the operation of washer/disinfectors and other related equipment.
- Ensures instrument sets are standardized, sterilized and in good working condition according to hospital policies and procedures.
- 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 Head of the Department.
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