Instrument Technician Associate (SingHealth Polyclinics)

National Dental Centre Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

National Dental Centre Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an Instrument Technician Associate to manage sterile instrument processing across our polyclinics. You will handle decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments in a busy healthcare environment.

Role requires basic English, GCE N Level, and CSSD training; experience in healthcare is preferred. Training and supervision will be provided as part of a healthcare team dedicated to patient safety.

Qualifications

• GCE N Level or equivalent is required.
• Certificate in Sterilization/ CSSD training beneficial.
• Good English and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrument decontamination and inspection per SOP.
• Prepare, pack and sterilize instrument sets for distribution.
• Maintain records of processing and inventory.
• Assist nurses and supervisors as needed.

Skills

Sterilization Techniques

English Proficiency

MS Office

Education

GCE N Level

CSSD Training Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company description:

The National Dental Centre of Singapore is the first and largest dental specialty centre in Singapore. National Dental Centre of Singapore offers you a challenging career with unlimited opportunities. Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of people.

Job description:

This role will be at any of the following SingHealth Polyclinics:

• Bedok Polyclinic
• Eunos Polyclinic
• Punggol Polyclinic
• Tampines Polyclinic

As an Instrument Technician Associate, you are responsible to provide sterile and serviceable surgical instruments by demonstrating competence in all aspects of sterile processing: decontamination, inspection, preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of the sterile items.

Responsibilities:

Instrument Decontamination

• Practise Standard Precautions and wear PPE when handling soiled instruments
• Receive contaminated instruments, sort and disassemble complex specialty instrumentation and decontaminates them using appropriate methods, cleaning agents and equipment operation
• Check and ensure mechanical washer-disinfector and ultrasonic equipment are clean and working within the established parameters.

Inspection and Preventive Maintenance

• Be familiar with various categories of instruments and precautions and inspects instruments for dirt, stains and malfunctions
• Troubleshoot and carry out minor repair as appropriate
• Lubricate handpieces as according to IFU
• Monitors and maintain records of servicing and repairs

Packaging

• Sort, assemble and pack complex instrumentation according to established techniques.
• Upkeep packing stations, top up supplies and check sealing equipment.

Sterilization & Sterile Storage

• Prioritize and load packages for sterilization according to standard of practice
• Documents all chemical & biological indicators, mechanical parameters per sterilizer and load protocols
• Verify all sterilization process as per guidelines.
• Store sets on designated storage racks according to FIFO standard
• Clean and check all sterilizing equipment, auto-loaders and storage racks for operational efficiency

Distribution

• Check for integrity and sterility of instrument sets and handle sets with care
• Issue sets accurately and promptly as requested by clinical areas
• Ensure all parameters and tests are approved before placing the instrument sets on the issuing trolley

Quality Controls

• Check and maintain sterile processing devices and equipment
• Verify performance of washer-decontaminator and sterilizers with chemical and biological indicators test
• Document processing, sterilization, and quality assurance activities
• Maintain and update records

Communication

• Communicate with team personnel for smooth transition of work between each functional area and work shift
• Communicate with other departments as instructed by Supervisors
• Attend to telephone enquiries from internal staff and external persons immediately and provide advice as appropriate, otherwise direct inquirers to relevant persons

Supervision

• To provide guidance and supervision to Healthcare Assistants

Other Duties

• Perform any other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager.
• Assist Senior Staff Nurse/Staff Nurse in inventory and stock check

Requirements:

• GCE N Level/ Equivalent
• Certificate in Sterilization Services Training Course by Alice Lee IAN/ Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) Course by ICAS/ Equivalent would be advantageous
• Relevant healthcare experience preferred
• Good command of written English and knowledge of Microsoft Office