Technician.CSSD.Aster Hospital, Al Qusais (Br. Of Aster DM Healthcare FZC)
Aster DM Healthcare
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- BASIC FUNCTIONS:
- SCOPE:
- Provides professional sterilization services to Hospital
- Work is performed on any shift, as required in the CSSD department of Hospital
- Hours are as assigned and may include on call.
- PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
- Collection of used equipment from users
- Checking instrument / sets on return from users to ensure all items are present and in a good condition.
- Reporting any item missing immediately to the supervisor and user.
- Recording any incident of missing equipment or complaint into department diary.
- Ensuring equipment stays together for traceability process
- Identify equipment which can not go through the machinery and ensure it is traceable through other processes
- Hand washing of delicate or difficult to clean equipment
- Use of appropriate cleaning brushes and chemicals
- Restocking chemicals to the machines and working areas
- Cleaning of tables and machinery - loaders & carriages etc
- Use of computer tracking system for equipment.
- Use of all machinery for the cleaning of equipment.
- Use of air & water guns in the cleaning of equipment.
- Removal of clinical waste / used - returned linen - to collection area
- Communicating faults in area of machinery and structure to status board and informing the estates help desk
- Requesting replenishment stocks - chemicals - gloves - etc
- Replace chemicals to machines
- Decant residual chemical into same batch container for use in machines
- Processing of equipment through clean room procedures
- Inspecting equipment for cleanliness - workable -damage or deterioration of materials
- Request replacement item when needed
- Process equipment into the correct set (traceability)
- Wrapping and labelling of equipment using the appropriate packing method
- Handling trolleys to transport & transfer equipment
- Production of consumables items
- Recording all faults with instruments in regard to traceability
- Wrapping of gowns & linen packs
- Use of all machinery
- Cleaning of transfer trolleys and carriages to ensure they are clean and free from dust etc
- Carry out routine tests on heat seal machinery to ensure safe seal
- Checking of sets processed by others when requested to do so
- Cleaning down work surfaces before leaving department
- Use of computer system
- Replacing printer rolls etc to washer - disinfectors
- Checking of washer print outs to cycle number on computer plus temperatures and times. Return to office daily.
- Request consumables for the clean room
- Ensure all work is carried out correctly and in a timely manner.
- Carry out daily tests on the sterilisers at start of machines use
- Use of computer system for traceability
- Use of appropriate trolleys & carriages
- Segregation of sterilised equipment into correct containers or shelves for distribution
- Communicate faulty equipment to estates department help desk and onto status board
- Completion of decontamination certificates when required
- Lot numbering each item sterilised
- Cleaning door seal of sterilisers each day
- Keep machinery / trolleys / carriages clean and free from labels / dust etc
- Distribute on a regular basis to theatres using correct trolley
- Distribution of products to other area's using appropriate trolley
- Transfer of materials from main bulk store to sub-bulk store in the department
- Request clerical items from the office
- Keep paper topped up in the printers
- Materials Management system of ward / department distribution of products
- Ensure lists are followed with correct code numbers for products and exact quantities are maintained in Materials Management trolley
- Ensure correct product is situated in correct area of trolley
- Rotate materials to ensure that they do not go out of date
- Report to Materials & Systems manager any problems with the trolleys or contents
- Stock taking twice a year of complete stock of materials / packs etc
- Keeping the area tidy and products in correct places
- Use of all computer systems
- Audit use of materials in house and at user level
- Review with the user the relevant use of stock holding
- Inform Materials & Systems manager of any changes requested- provision of correct change form from users
- Checking into main stores area of orders as they arrive
- Signing delivery notes - with appropriate comments as to condition / shortfall of item
- Follow all department policies and procedures
- Participation in the On Call system once proficient
- Participation in the Major Incident Call Out System - immediately
- Participation in any training relevant to the department
- To undertake training in TVQ levels and any up date to this.
- Follow all Quality Control / processes / techniques / Procedures
- Maintain a tidy and clean department
- Practice and encourage good communication
- Maintain good relations within the department and other departments
- Adhere to all Health & Safety Procedures
- Report verbally and by complete accident forms when necessary
- Follow Clinical Governance for the department
- Fill out appropriate incident forms
- Adhere to all allotted times for breaks
- Attend department meetings and be a participant
- Follow Rota's : On Call / Bank Holiday work periods / Late weeks
- Assist new starters to settle into the department
- Additional over time within the week as required and able to do so.
- Week end over time as stated on rota
- Answer telephones and door bells and assist caller
- Follow Infection Control Instructions for within the department and throughout the hospital
- Keep all shoes provided in a clean state