Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Assists in the provision of high quality Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) services to the Operating Room, Emergency Room, ICU and elsewhere as required.

Formulates Departmental Policies and Procedures

Promotes infection control standards and adhere to occupational health and safety standards.

Monitors proper Standard Precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas and report in violations to CSSD Supervisor.

Insure the availability of chemical, disinfectants and sterilize according to safety procedures and work load.

Monitors the decontamination and terminal sterilization equipment and reports all malfunctions or changes in the parameters.

Tracks and follows a recall policy of equipment and items.

Checks in and out of loan instruments.

Requests consumable items and follow.

Participates in departmental training activity as per assigned by CSSD supervisor.

To be able to support and contribute to the achievement of continuous quality improvement in the delivery of services to clients.

To be self-reliant in seeking opportunities to improve ways of working, planning, taking action and delivering change to fulfill the company?s goal.

Participate in the nursing new hire orientation program.

Performs any other duties within the range of his/her professional knowledge and skills as directed by Supervisor of CSSD.

Desired Candidate Profile

One year experience in CSSD, or a minimum of two years formal healthcare training.

Ability to read, writes, and verbally communicates in English.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to be an effective team member.

Willingness to undertake training as necessary.

Nursing diploma.

Validate CSSD training course.