Summary
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group is seeking a CSSD Technician in Saudi Arabia. The role handles contaminated items and carries out decontamination, instrument assembly and packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of sterile supplies. Duties include infection control, quality checks, daily sterilizer tests, and supporting staff training and supervision. Applicants need a diploma or equivalent in sterilization, two years of experience in the same specialty, and a Saudi Council License.
The posting
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Job Purpose / Objective
Responsible for routine and basic technical tasks in CSSD with strict adherence to JCIA/ CBAHI Standards including documentation, sterilization, packaging, storage and distribution of sterile items as well as receiving all contaminated used items from the assigned areas.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Receives all used contaminated items from different assigned areas.
- Decontaminate the received items manually and mechanically by using ultrasonic cleaner/ automated cart washers.
- Label the prepared package using proper labeling technique.
- Load and unloading sterilizers properly.
- Adhere to infection control requirements by using PPE.
- Assemble and packing instrument-sets using proper packaging material and technique.
- Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of asepsis principles in all stages of processing.
- Store the sterilized sets/ items properly until needed.
- Demonstrate an understanding of quality control by using chemical indicator.
- Perform disinfecting process as needed and as per the policy and procedure.
- Transport and delivering the sterile packages to the units in proper way.
- Perform the daily testing of sterilizer (warm-up cycle, Bowie and Dick test, Spore test and leak test.)
- Perform all delegated tasks assigned by the Supervisor with scope of competency.
- Mentor and precepting the new staff.
- Participates in conducting education and training sessions.
- Acts up for CSSD Supervisor during absence.
- Assist Supervisor in evaluating and monitoring staff performance.
- Demonstrate ability to handle and operate the following machine/ equipment:
- Ultrasonic Machine
- I. Incubator
- Washer Disinfector
- Sealing Device
- Steam Sterilizer
- Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
- Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
- Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requirements
Education/ Professional Qualification
- Diploma or equivalent in Sterilization
Experience
- 2 years working experience in same specialty
Professional Licensing / Certification / Training
- Saudi Council License