CSSD Technician

Medi Clinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Cape Town is seeking a CSSD Technician to ensure the provision of sterile and functional equipment for operating theatres. The role requires Grade 12 as the minimum education level and prefers candidates with 2 years of experience in this field. The successful applicant will maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control while managing resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• 2 years experience as CSSD Technician desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety by providing adequate, sterile and functional equipment.
• Ensure optimal care and maintenance of capital equipment.
• Ensure cost-effective use of pharmaceutical stock.
• Ensure Infection Prevention and Control standards are met.
• Adhere to standardized workflow processes.

Skills

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Stock control processes

Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene

Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles

Knowledge of the CSSD basic functions

Education

Grade 12

CSSD CPD course

Job description

Mediclinic Cape Town| Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 04/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee
Reference number: 60624
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide adequate, functional and sterilized instrument sets and packs to the operating theatre and other nursing units in the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure patient safety by providing adequate, sterile and functional equipment on time.

Ensure optimal care and maintenance of capital equipment to minimize clinical and financial risks.

Ensure cost-effective use of pharmaceutical stock to meet the daily requirements of the operating theatre and other nursing units

Ensure Infection Prevention and Control standards are met according to policies and procedures.

Adhere to standardised workflow processes in order to minimise risks

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12

DESIRED EDUCATION: CSSD CPD course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience as CSSD Technician

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Stock control processes
• Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene
• Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles
• Knowledge of the CSSD basic functions

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile