CSSD Technician

Mediclinic Vereeniging; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Vereeniging is looking for a CSSD Technician to ensure the provision of adequate, sterile, and functional instruments for the operating theatre. The role involves maintaining equipment and adhering to infection control standards. Required qualifications include Grade 12 and a CSSD CPD course, with 2 years experience preferred. The ideal candidate will understand stock control and hygiene protocols, contributing to optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential; CSSD CPD course is desired.
• 2 years experience as CSSD Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety by providing adequate, sterile and functional equipment.
• Maintain capital equipment to minimize risks.
• Use pharmaceutical stock cost-effectively.
• Meet Infection Prevention and Control standards.
• Follow standardized workflow processes.

Skills

Stock control processes

Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene

Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles

Education

Grade 12

CSSD CPD course

Job description

Overview

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

• Stock control processes
• Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene
• Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles