Sterile Processing Instrument Technician Assistant

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 2,200 - 3,400; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System Pte. Ltd.

in Singapore is seeking a sterile processing technician to handle receipt, decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments across operation theatres, SOC, wards and procedural rooms. You will operate washer-disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washers and sterilizers, perform sterilizer indicator testing, manage stock of sterile supplies, and report defective equipment for repair.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, decontaminate, inspect, pack, sterilize, store 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.
• Participate in clinical and service quality activities as required.
• Demonstrate awareness of current health care practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office basics

Education

ITE in Engineering

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services)

Tools

Washer-disinfector

Dryers

Ultrasonic washer

Sterilizers

Job description

National University Health System Pte. Ltd.

in Singapore is seeking a sterile processing technician to handle receipt, decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments across operation theatres, SOC, wards and procedural rooms. You will operate washer-disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washers and sterilizers, perform sterilizer indicator testing, manage stock of sterile supplies, and report defective equipment for repair.