Instrument Technician Associate (SingHealth Polyclinics)

National Dental Centre Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

National Dental Centre Singapore is hiring an Instrument Technician Associate responsible for ensuring the provision of sterile and serviceable surgical instruments. This role involves handling decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of sterile items. Candidates must have GCE N Level and preferably a certificate in sterilization services. Relevant healthcare experience is preferred. Strong communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office are also required.

Qualifications

• GCE N Level or equivalent is required.
• Certificate in Sterilization Services Training Course is an advantage.
• Relevant healthcare experience is preferred.
• Good command of written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterile surgical instruments by demonstrating competence in sterile processing.
• Inspect and maintain sterilization equipment and records.
• Communicate effectively with team personnel.
• Guide and supervise Healthcare Assistants.

Skills

Sterilization processes

PPE usage

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

GCE N Level/Equivalent

Certificate in Sterilization Services Training Course

Job description

Locations

• 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

• Practice Standard Precautions and wear PPE when handling soiled instruments
• Receive contaminated instruments, sort and disassemble complex specialty instrumentation and decontaminate 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

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

Packaging

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

Sterilization & Sterile Storage

• Prioritize and load packages for sterilization according to standard of practice
• Document 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 indicator tests
• 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