CSSD Technician NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain

A CSSD Technician at NMC Specialty Hospital performs all functions of CSSD. The other responsibilities include collection of instruments with proper checking and integrity of equipment. The role holder further establishes and ensures the implementation of CSSD policies and procedures.

Responsibilities of CSSD Technician

• Receiving the instrument properly and uses prescribed technique for disinfection and cleaning methods.
• Using proper P.P.E. (personal protective equipment) and follow infection control protocol lead by hospital policies in each area of the department.
• Directs and supervises activities of CSSD assistants relating to the operations involved in CSSD.
• Performs duties as CSSD technician independently and work proficiently.
• Consistently uses recipes to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize and/or peel pouch and label instruments. Also, identifies the cleanliness and functionality.
• Properly handles sterile item supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Selection of proper sterilization method and required know and follow the principles of sterilization.
• Proper distribution of items to respective department.
• Maintain all decontamination records, updates the checklist and maintain all sterilization records to be updated.
• Assesses CSSD supply needs and establish a standard CSSD inventory level for supplies and function of instruments and equipment’s.
• Reporting shortage of material to the supervisor/ in charge at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishment
• Develop, coordinate and participate in routine educational program and staff meeting to facilitate professional growth and quality patient care.
• Monitors compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Coordinates with PCI nurse. Promoting & maintaining qualities in all services & ensure continuous quality improvement measure are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies & procedure.
• Maintaining strict confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded.
• Participating in education session conducted for department staff and various hospital committee and staff meeting.
• Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the departments/divisions and also within the other department facility
• Technician should understand/know the efforts, service, special skills and caring of instrument which ultimately effecting the early recovery and discharge of each patient

Qualifications & Experience

Following are the requirements for the role of CSSD Technician at NMC Specialty Hospital:

• Certification of training from an approved institute of CSSD technicians or Diploma in Nursing.
• Required experience 2 years in relevant area in absence of formal course.
• License to practice by DOH.

Job Skills

• Must be fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic speaking desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrates good organizational and communication skills.

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