Overview of the job
The job holder is responsible to provide sterile and reusable surgical instrument and equipment by demonstrating competence in all aspects of sterile processing: Supervise receiving, sorting, decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of the sterile items to operation theatres, SOC, in-patient wards and procedural rooms. Ensure smooth functioning of the Theatre Sterile Supplies Unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure daily smooth functioning of the TSSU in receive, sort, decontaminate, inspect, pack, sterilize, storage and distribute surgical items
- Ensure staff practice the standards of Loads and operates washer-disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer and sterilizers
- Perform and evaluate sterilizer test indicators
- Perform inventory of all sterile linen and surgical consumables supplies
- Issue sterile supplies To all supporting areas on a timely manner
- Keep tract of preventive maintenance (PM) of washer disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer, and sterilizers and ensure all PM are up To date
- Perform cleaning of TSSU storage area
- Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment
- Report defective equipment and take appropriate action To repair or replace
- Identify and notifies In-Charge of instruments that need To be repaired/ replaced
- Liaise with OT nurses on the consignment sets required for procedures
- Facilitate team dynamics and the smooth running of activities within the TSSU
- Communicate and handover essential information and critical events To colleagues in-charge and supervisor
- Supervise and guide junior staff in their work
- Participate in clinical and service quality activities
- Demonstrate awareness of current health care practices
- Assist in keeping instrument tracking data and system up To date
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Senior Instrument Technician, Instrument Specialist and Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing)
Requirements
- Diploma in Engineering or relevant technical credentials. WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) will be an added advantage.
- One year of working experience as Instrument Technical Assistant or relevant experience in CSSD/ TSSU will be preferred
- Possess good inter-personal and supervisory skills
- Good command of written English and Knowledge of Microsoft Office
