CSSD Technician

Medi Clinic; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Medi Clinic is seeking a CSSD Technician to ensure proper sterilization and availability of medical instruments for operating theatres. This role focuses on maintaining high standards of infection prevention, as well as effective stock control and equipment care, requiring a minimum of Grade 12 education.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential, CSSD CPD course is desired.
• No prior experience required, but 2 years as a CSSD Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide adequate, sterile instrument sets for operating theatres.
• Ensure patient safety and optimal care of equipment.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control standards.

Skills

Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Stock control processes

Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene

Knowledge of the CSSD basic functions

Education

Grade 12

CSSD CPD course

Job description

Mediclinic Panorama| Panorama, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 17/07/2025
Number of positions: 2
Recruiter name: Philippa Vanda Botha
Reference number: 61347
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

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.