Certified Sterilization Technician

Commitment to Hospital

• Practice in a manner which is always client-centered and fitting to an excellent Private Hospital, reinforcing the impression that the hospital regards the client (patient/family) as the focal recipient of excellent care, respect, friendly communication, and professional behavior.
• Practice in a manner which promotes a positive image of nursing and the hospital to patients, families, and visitors.
• Take immediate action to resolve or clear any negative impression, complaint, or distress expressed in any way by the patient or family.

Job Competence

• Collect or receive contaminated instruments and equipment from all hospital areas.
• Check all items received and log them in.
• Perform routine procedures in the Decontamination Area, sort contaminated items, and thoroughly clean routine surgical instruments and equipment following manufacturers' instructions and established guidelines for effective bio-burden removal.
• Inspect instrumentation for surface corrosion and test for working condition.
• Assemble and package basic instrument sets and routine procedural trays using the Operating Manual and AAMI recommended packaging materials and techniques.
• Load and unload sterilizer chambers without damaging the integrity of packages, according to Operating Manual procedures and AAMI.
• Report any missing items and assist in completing OVR reports where appropriate.
• Recommend to the CSSD Manager and Area Manager any instruments that need to be condemned and replaced.
• Soft wrap and sterilize medical instruments and equipment.
• Check all sterilizers to ensure they are working correctly using Bowie-Dick and biological testing.
• Inspect and de-lint freshly laundered linen when received from the laundry service.
• Fold and assemble basic linen items.
• Transport single-use supplies and sterile items to patient treatment areas according to Infection Control Policy and Operating Manual procedures.
• Answer requests from OR.
• Receive and clean utility pans and basins from patient care areas.
• Assist in checking supply levels and delivery areas.

Reliability

• Perform other duties as assigned by CSSD Manager and Area Manager.

Teamwork and Communication

• Work cooperatively as part of the multidisciplinary, multicultural team.
• Use only English or Arabic when outside the CSSD unit.
• Follow the correct chain of command for requests or conflict resolution.

Attitude, Professionalism, and Confidentiality

• Assume responsibility for own actions.
• Adhere to dress code, standards of excellence, and always maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain all aspects of confidentiality.
• Accept constructive criticism positively.

Management of Work

• Understand procedures and required safety precautions prior to job performance.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment for each job assignment.
• Use standard safety precautions when working with bio-hazardous materials, toxic chemicals, steam, gas, dry heat, and plasma sterilization equipment.
• Check inventory on CSSD shelves, order supplies from bulk store, and restock shelves.
• Inspect stored, sterile packaged products for stock rotation and event-related shelf life.
• Receive and record supplies, new equipment, and instruments for processing.
• Monitor and replenish solutions in metered dispensing washers, ultrasonic units, and other automated cleaning equipment.
• Ensure sterilizers and machines are functioning properly according to the operating manual.

Productivity and Time Management

• Manage time effectively to achieve work objectives.
• Be punctual and present at work when required.
• Work accurately and efficiently.
• Make the most of available time.

Quality and Customer Service

• Support and uphold the philosophy, vision, mission, and objectives of the nursing department and hospital.
• Comply with standards laid down by JCIA, ARAMCO, and CBAHI, and perform duties necessary to support and achieve accreditation.
• Know the Key Performance Indicators for the area and strive to improve them.
• Inform CSSD Manager or Area Manager of any complaints, incidents, or accidents.
• Follow all Riyadh National Hospital Policies and Procedures related to tasks performed.

Personal and Professional Development

• Attend in-service and training classes as required.
• Assist with the orientation of new employees.
• Pass BCLS within the first 6 months at RNH.
• Accept constructive criticism and be willing to learn.
• Maintain and improve practice through self-study.
• Set and achieve personal objectives.
• Identify own learning needs, seek educational opportunities, and utilize available resources to stay current in CSSD topics.

Management of Resources and Environment

• Manage resources in a cost-effective manner.

Patient and Family Education

• Involve patients and families in the care plan and respect their goals and choices.
• Provide health promotion and education using methods appropriate to the patient's developmental level, learning needs, language, culture, and situation.
• Allocate time to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient education, with proper documentation.
• Utilize the nursing process to create and coordinate teaching plans for individual patients.
• Create patient care assignments based on competency regarding surgical procedures.

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

• Certification in CSSD specialty from a recognized organization.
• Two (2) years in CSSD in an acute care hospital.
• Minimum of four (4) years OR experience in an acute care hospital.