CSSD Technician

Mediclinic International; George; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare provider in George, South Africa, seeks a qualified technician to manage sterilized instrument sets in the operating theatre. The ideal candidate should have at least a Grade 12 qualification and experience in cleaning and infection control. Key responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, managing stock, and adhering to hygiene standards. This position is on-site and offers a permanent employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and infection prevention and control.
• Experience as CSSD Technician is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide adequate, sterilized instrument sets for operating theatre.
• Ensure patient safety by providing sterile and functional equipment on time.
• Maintain capital equipment to minimize clinical and financial risks.
• Ensure cost-effective use of pharmaceutical stock.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control standards.

Skills

Stock control processes

Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene

Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles

Knowledge of the CSSD basic functions

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent Qualification

CSSD CPD course

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Mediclinic George| George | South Africa

Closing date: 04/11/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Dalena Boshoff
Reference number: 64960
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 or Equivalent Qualification

DESIRED EDUCATION: CSSD CPD course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Cleaning and infection prevention and control experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: E xperience as CSSD Technician

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 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

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