CSSD Technician

Description 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