Instrument Technician

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a responsible individual to oversee the smooth operation of sterile processing within the Theatre Sterile Supplies Unit. The successful candidate will manage sterilization processes, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with healthcare practices. Candidates should possess a Diploma in Engineering or relevant technical credentials and have some experience in the field. This role offers a chance to contribute to quality healthcare services and work closely with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• One year of working experience as Instrument Technical Assistant or relevant experience in CSSD/TSSU preferred.
• Possess good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Good command of written English and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily smooth functioning of the TSSU by managing sterilization processes.
• Supervise and guide junior staff effectively.
• Liaise with OT nurses for required procedure sets.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Written English

Supervisory Skills

Inventory

Education

Diploma in Engineering

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services)

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Overview: The job holder is responsible to provide sterile and reusable surgical instrument and equipment by demonstrating competence in all aspects of sterile processing – supervising receiving, sorting, decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of the sterile items to operation theatres, SOC, in‑patient wards and procedural rooms. Key outcome is to ensure smooth functioning of the Theatre Sterile Supplies Unit.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure daily smooth functioning of the TSSU by receiving, sorting, decontaminating, inspecting, packing, sterilizing, storing and distributing surgical items.
• Ensure staff practice standards of Load handling and operation of washer‑disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washers and sterilizers.
• Perform and evaluate sterilizer test indicators.
• Perform inventory of all sterile linen and surgical consumables supplies.
• Issue sterile supplies to all supporting areas in a timely manner.
• Keep track of preventive maintenance of washer‑disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washers and sterilizers, ensuring all PM are up to date.
• Perform cleaning of the TSSU storage area.
• Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment.
• Report defective equipment and take appropriate action to repair or replace.
• Identify and notify the In‑Charge of instruments that need repair or replacement.
• Liaise with OT nurses on the consignment sets required for procedures.
• Facilitate team dynamics and smooth running of activities within the TSSU.
• Communicate and hand over essential information and critical events to in‑charge and supervisor.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide junior staff in their work.
• Participate in clinical and service quality activities.
• Demonstrate awareness of current health‑care practices.
• Assist in keeping instrument tracking data and system up to date.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Senior Instrument Technician, Instrument Specialist and Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing).

Requirements

• Diploma in Engineering or relevant technical credentials. WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) will be an added advantage.
• One year of working experience as Instrument Technical Assistant or relevant experience in CSSD/TSSU preferred.
• Possess good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Good command of written English and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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Tell employers what skills you have

• Preventive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office
• Written English
• Dynamics
• Theatre
• Inventory
• Healthcare
• Supervisory Skills
• Hospitality Industry
• Electrical
• Packaging
• Nursing
• Instrumentation
• Calibration
• Hospitality