Instrument Technician Assistant (280) - Alexandra Hospital

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Instrument Technician to handle sterile processing duties within the TSSU/CSSD, including receiving, decontamination, packaging and distribution of sterile items to operating theatres and wards.

The role requires an ITE in Engineering or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services), good interpersonal and supervisory abilities, and basic English and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• ITE in Engineering or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services).
• Possess good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Good command of written English and basic Microsoft Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, decontaminate, inspect, pack, sterilize, store and distribute sterile items to ORs, SOC and wards.
• Operate washer-disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer and sterilizers.
• Perform sterilizer tests and inventory sterile supplies.
• Report defective equipment and coordinate repairs or replacements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

English proficiency

Education

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services)

ITE in Engineering

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.

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