CSSD Technician American Hospital Dubai

CSSD Technician at American Hospital in 19th Street, Dubai, UAE will decontaminates, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medical and surgical items according to Hospital policy and international standards. This is an Entry level full time job. And salary can range between 4000-7000 AED/month.

Responsibilities of CSSD Technician

• Adheres to hospital’s and departmental’ s standards, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to department standards and procedures, and follows American Hospital Dubai’s standards and policy and procedures, activities of daily living (e.g. hygiene needs are supported).
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice. Completes all Unit specific Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Competencies within prescribed timelines.
• Reports and documents as directed in the relevant policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates support of leadership. Encourages team decisions, and cooperation within and across departments and assists in resolving differences of opinion.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences among customers and colleagues, and demonstrates sensitivity and tolerance to cultural differences.
• Understands the Facility Management and Safety plan.
• Performs “on-call” duties and additional duties when required.
• Participates in inventory counts.
• Uses supplies in an economical manner.
• Maintains a high standard of care relating to sterilization and techniques of sterilization.
• Decontaminates surgical instruments manually and treatment trays before placing them in the instrument washers.
• Checks surgical instruments to make sure they are functioning properly.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment utilizing high-pressure steam and low-temperature sterilizers.
• Sets up surgical instrument sets and prepares for sterilization.
• Sterilizes surgical sets and after sterilization, loads onto cooling rack.
• Maintains an adequate supply of sterile supplies according to par levels.
• Performs weekly checks on all instrument sets and individual items to ensure their sterility is maintained and that they are not outdated.
• Performs general cleaning of the department and equipment, dusting, washing and cleaning of the inside of the sterilizers.
• Exposure to infectious contaminated patient materials could lead to serious illness.
• Non-sterile patient supplies and equipment which could be a potential for harm to the patient.
• Costly damage to equipment and danger to self/fellow employees.

Requirements for Role of CSSD Technician

• High School Graduate.
• Diploma or Degree Certificate in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) preferred.
• International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution. (CBSPD)
• Current license to practice Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) with the Dubai Health Authority. (DHA)
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) within a hospital setting.
• Private hospital experience preferred.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Knowledge of Infection Control practices and standards
• Skills in using medical equipment and surgical instruments available in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)

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