CSSD Technician

ResponsibilitiesReceives, dis-assembles, cleans contaminated equipment and inspects and tests all equipment as per established protocolsAssumes responsible for providing effective and efficient decontamination and distribution of re-usable medical devices for use in direct patient careTests and operates washer disinfector machines, driers, sterilizers or any other decontamination equipment within the department as per established protocolsOperates and tests all decontamination machinery within the department, and informs supervisors or assistant managers if results are contrary to those requiredUndertakes quality checks for cleanliness and completeness of equipment, before distribution to wards, departments, and theatresUndertakes daily validation tests of decontamination equipment, and ensures appropriate documentation of activities and resultsIssues sterile supplied goods and maintains holding stock levels within the wards and departmentsCarries out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices and records and processes test results to demonstrate compliance, enable audit and facilitate analysisReceives and documents goods and equipment, checks delivery notes against goods delivered for accuracy and records non-conformanceCommunicates with colleagues/customers at all levels, including senior staffAssists in restocking of supplies and records all information requiredCarries out assigned clerical tasks as requested by a supervisorWork in accordance with all safe working policies/procedures of the facilityTake reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actionsTake all actions to avoid, eliminate or minimize hazardsSeek information to make sure they are able to competently and safely perform any work they undertake and are aware of the risks and hazards associated with their workReport all incidents/ injuriesAttend all mandatory training as scheduled by their facilityQualificationsAssociate Degree in CSS technology (minimum two (2) years’ course duration)Certificate in any health-related field with a certification as a member with one of the following:Certification by the Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) USAInternational Association of Healthcare Central Services Material Management (IAHCSMM)Licenses & registrations from all countries of practiceDOH license is a Must#J-18808-Ljbffr