Technician – CSSD
Job Description
Job description / Role
Technician – CSSD – Aster Hospital, Al Qusais (Br. Of Aster DM Healthcare FZC)
Duties and Responsibilities
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
– The accurate and timely provision of Sterile Services procedures and processes, to ensure all equipment / packs are provided in a safe condition for use on patients.
– To provide a distribution service to all wards and departments – correct – timely – economical.
SCOPE:
– Provides professional sterilization services to Hospital
– Work is performed on any shift, as required in the CSSD department of Hospital
– Hours are as assigned and may include on call.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
ZONE I – Receiving and Washing
Includes:
– Collection of used equipment from users
– Checking instrument / sets on return from users to ensure all items are present and in a good condition.
– Reporting any item missing immediately to the supervisor and user.
– Recording any incident of missing equipment or complaint into department diary.
– Ensuring equipment stays together for traceability process
– Identify equipment which can not go through the machinery and ensure it is traceable through other processes
– Hand washing of delicate or difficult to clean equipment
– Use of appropriate cleaning brushes and chemicals
– Restocking chemicals to the machines and working areas
– Cleaning of tables and machinery – loaders & carriages etc
– Use of computer tracking system for equipment.
– Use of all machinery for the cleaning of equipment.
– Use of air & water guns in the cleaning of equipment.
– Removal of clinical waste / used – returned linen – to collection area
– Communicating faults in area of machinery and structure to status board and informing the estates help desk
– Requesting replenishment stocks – chemicals – gloves – etc
– Replace chemicals to machines
– Decant residual chemical into same batch container for use in machines
ZONE II – ASSEMBLY & PACKING
Includes:
– Processing of equipment through clean room procedures
– Inspecting equipment for cleanliness – workable -damage or deterioration of materials
– Request replacement item when needed
– Process equipment into the correct set (traceability)
– Wrapping and labelling of equipment using the appropriate packing method
– Handling trolleys to transport & transfer equipment
– Production of consumables items
– Recording all faults with instruments in regard to traceability
– Wrapping of gowns & linen packs
– Use of all machinery
– Cleaning of transfer trolleys and carriages to ensure they are clean and free from dust etc
– Carry out routine tests on heat seal machinery to ensure safe seal
– Checking of sets processed by others when requested to do so
– Cleaning down work surfaces before leaving department
– Use of computer system
– Replacing printer rolls etc to washer – disinfectors
– Checking of washer print outs to cycle number on computer plus temperatures and times. Return to office daily.
– Request consumables for the clean room
– Ensure all work is carried out correctly and in a timely manner.
ZONE III – STERILIZER AREA
Includes
– Carry out daily tests on the sterilisers at start of machines use
– Use of computer system for traceability
– Use of appropriate trolleys & carriages
– Segregation of sterilised equipment into correct containers or shelves for distribution
– Communicate faulty equipment to estates department help desk and onto status board
– Completion of decontamination certificates when required
– Lot numbering each item sterilised
– Cleaning door seal of sterilisers each day
– Keep machinery / trolleys / carriages clean and free from labels / dust etc
– Distribute on a regular basis to theatres using correct trolley
– Distribution of products to other area’s using appropriate trolley
– Transfer of materials from main bulk store to sub-bulk store in the department
– Request clerical items from the office
– Keep paper topped up in the printers
ZONE IV – STERILE STORES AREA
Includes
– Materials Management system of ward / department distribution of products
– Ensure lists are followed with correct code numbers for products and exact quantities are maintained in Materials Management trolley
– Ensure correct product is situated in correct area of trolley
– Rotate materials to ensure that they do not go out of date
– Report to Materials & Systems manager any problems with the trolleys or contents
– Stock taking twice a year of complete stock of materials / packs etc
– Keeping the area tidy and products in correct places
– Use of all computer systems
– Audit use of materials in house and at user level
– Review with the user the relevant use of stock holding
– Inform Materials & Systems manager of any changes requested- provision of correct change form from users
– Checking into main stores area of orders as they arrive
– Signing delivery notes – with appropriate comments as to condition / shortfall of item
OTHER DUTIES:
– Follow all department policies and procedures
– Participation in the On Call system once proficient
– Participation in the Major Incident Call Out System – immediately
– Participation in any training relevant to the department
– To undertake training in TVQ levels and any up date to this.
– Follow all Quality Control / processes / techniques / Procedures
– Maintain a tidy and clean department
– Practice and encourage good communication
– Maintain good relations within the department and other departments
– Adhere to all Health & Safety Procedures
– Report verbally and by complete accident forms when necessary
– Follow Clinical Governance for the department
– Fill out appropriate incident forms
– Adhere to all allotted times for breaks
– Attend department meetings and be a participant
– Follow Rota’s : On Call / Bank Holiday work periods / Late weeks
– Assist new starters to settle into the department
– Additional over time within the week as required and able to do so.
– Week end over time as stated on rota
– Answer telephones and door bells and assist caller
– Follow Infection Control Instructions for within the department and throughout the hospital
– Keep all shoes provided in a clean state
