Job Summary:
To prepare, sterilize and safely store/pack healthcare equipment and ensure sufficient supply of medical equipment at all times.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 or equivalent level of education is essential.
- CSSD Sterilization Courses will be advantageous.
- Scope technician and or management preferable.
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in a CSSD environment or a private hospital setting.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Ensure the accurate daily testing of the autoclave to ensure it effectively sterilizes equipment in theatre.
- Ensure the cleaning and sterilization of all equipment and materials according to the standard operating procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Ensure the hygienic and sterile packaging and sealing of any theatre equipment or prosthesis according to standard operating procedures.
- Adhere to infection Control practices and procedures.
- Ensure that equipment is fully operational to avoid downtime.
- Ensure that all stock requirements are managed closely to avoid wastage and avoidable costs.
- Adhere to standards and procedures to reduce cost and report associated risks to the Theatre Manager.