Instrument Technician (279) - Alexandra Hospital

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University Health System Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Instrument Technician to manage sterile processing across the Theatre Sterile Supplies Unit, ensuring decontamination, packaging and distribution of sterile items to operating theatres and wards.

You will supervise junior staff, monitor equipment, and uphold infection control standards. Ideal candidates hold a Diploma in Engineering or related technical credentials, with experience in CSSD/TSSU.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or relevant technical credentials.
• One year of working experience as Instrument Technical Assistant or CSSD/TSSU preferred.
• Good inter-personal and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written English and proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily smooth functioning of TSSU operations for decontamination, packing and storage of sterile items.
• Operate washer-disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer and sterilizers; monitor loads.
• Perform sterilizer test indicators and maintain instrument tracking.
• Supervise junior staff and participate in quality improvement activities

Skills

Supervisory ability

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Written English

Education

Engineering Diploma

WSQ Sterilisation Cert (adv)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (80%):

• Ensure daily smooth functioning of the TSSU in receive, sort, decontaminate, inspect, pack, sterilize, storage and distribute surgical items


• Ensure staff practice the standards of Loads and operates washer-disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer 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 on a timely manner


• Keep tract of preventive maintenance (PM) of washer disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer, and sterilizers and ensure all PM are up To date


• Perform cleaning of TSSU storage area


• Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment


• Report defective equipment and take appropriate action To repair or replace


• Identify and notifies In-Charge of instruments that need To be repaired/ replaced


• Liaise with OT nurses on the consignment sets required for procedures


• Facilitate team dynamics and the smooth running of activities within the TSSU


• Communicate and handover essential information and critical events To colleagues in-charge and supervisor

Secondary Responsibilities (20%):

• 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 will be preferred


• Possess good inter-personal and supervisory skills


• Good command of written English and Knowledge of Microsoft Office