CSSD Technician

Mediclinic Group; Oudtshoorn; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility is looking for a CSSD Technician in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. Responsibilities include providing sterilized instrument sets for the operating theatre, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have Grade 12 and a CSSD CPD course is desirable. This is a full-time role on-site.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required, but 2 years as a CSSD Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide adequate functional and sterilized instrument sets for the operating theatre.
• Ensure patient safety by providing sterile equipment on time.
• Maintain capital equipment to minimize clinical and financial risks.
• Ensure cost-effective use of pharmaceutical stock.
• Meet Infection Prevention and Control standards.

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 Klein Karoo Oudtshoorn South Africa

Closing date : 24 / 10 / 2025

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Herculina Johanna Vermaak

Reference number : 64267

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

Employment Type

Full Time