Instrument Technician Assistant

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University Health System in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Instrument Technician to support sterile processing in the CSSD/TSSU. You will handle cleaning, decontamination, packaging and distribution of sterile instruments to ORs and wards, while maintaining equipment and storage areas.

Applicants should have relevant engineering or healthcare support qualifications and demonstrated supervisory abilities, with strong English communication and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• ITE in Engineering or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services).
• Experience as Instrument Technical Assistant or in CSSD/TSSU preferred.
• Strong inter-personal and supervisory abilities; good English writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, decontaminate, pack, sterilize and store sterile items.
• Load and operate washer‑disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer and sterilizers.
• Perform sterilizer test indicators and inventory sterile consumables.
• Issue sterile supplies to operating theatres and wards.
• Maintain cleanliness of TSSU storage area and report faults.
• Identify instruments needing repair and notify in‑charge.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Supervisory skills

Education

ITE in Engineering or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services)

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: Receiving, sorting, decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of the sterile items to operation theatres, SOC, in-patient wards and procedural rooms.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (80%):

• Receive, sort, decontaminate, inspect, pack, sterilize, storage and distribute surgical items
• Load and operate 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 ORs
• 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
• Ensure daily cleaning of Decom area
• Facilitate smooth running of activities within the TSSU
• Communicate and handover essential information and critical events To colleagues in-charge

Secondary Responsibilities (20%):

• Participate in clinical and service quality activities as required
• Demonstrate awareness of current health care practices

Requirements

• ITE in Engineering, relevant technical credentials or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services)
• Preferable with working experience as Instrument Technical Assistant or relevant experience in CSSD/ TSSU
• Possess good inter-personal and supervisory skills
• Good command of written English and Simple Knowledge of Microsoft Office