- Diploma in a
field related to the purpose of the job (oral and dental health, infection
control, sterilization or any related specialty). - Six (4) years of experience
in the field of fully managing and implementing sterilization activities. - Two (2) years of
experience in the same position or job level. - Must be able to
read, write, speak and understand the English language. - Must possess the
ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such. - action.
Responsibilities
and Duties
As the Central sterile
services department technician, you are delegated the responsibility and
accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- The conduct and recording of checks on all
types of processing equipment, and timely reporting of problems / faults. - The correct dismantling and checking of
instruments / equipment as appropriate. - The correct use of all types of processing
equipment whether for cleaning or sterilization purposes. - The correct assembly and checking of
instruments / equipment as appropriate . - The correct packing / labelling / sealing of
instruments / equipment as appropriate.
SOILED EQUIPMENT PROCESSING
- Unload collection trolleys or containers in
Decontamination room. - Document all equipment in computer system.
- Check returned sets against
checklist and load into washer baskets,
INSPECTION AND PACKING PROCESS
- Prioritize sets to be processed.
- Document sets in computer and produce
checklist. - materials and methods and select appropriate processes for packing a set.
- Identify individually packed instruments and
pack appropriately Operate heat-sealers for bagged items. - Keep workstations clean and
tidy, and stocked with adequate raw materials.
STERILIZATION PROCESSING- Carry out warm-up run on
sterilizers. - Carry out weekly sterilizer
Leak Rate test, and interpret the results - Carry out daily Bowie Dick
test and interpret the results. - Carry out weekly preferably daily sterilizer
biological indicator test and interpret the results.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Deal with telephone enquiries from users
- Deal with representatives of user departments
visiting CSSD - Assist with the training and mentoring of new
staff. - Ensure the safety of sterilization devices
Periodically and after maintenance to ensure its suitability for work.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains flexibility to rotate shifts and
adjust hours as needed. - Maintains a work record of regular attendance,
timely arrivals and departures. - Knows fire and safety procedures for work
area. - Maintains professional appearance appropriate
to position and function. Wears identification badge while on duty. - Participates in cost effective delivery of
care.
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