Aide-Sterile Processing

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Aide, under the supervision of SPD Senior Technicians, will perform a variety of functions related to the care and handling of sterile supplies and instrumentation, decontamination, and processing of sterile supplies, according to established policies and procedures.  S/he also assist the SPD staff where required with daily activities under direct supervision.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Dispatches and transports sterile instruments and sets to OR cores A & B, 3rd Floor C-Section, Anesthesia Clean Storage, IR, and Cath lab using proper Tdoc template and scanning process. 
• Dispatches and transports sterile instruments and sets to other departments within the hospital using proper Tdoc template and scanning process (NICU, PICU, L&D, Postpartum, OPC clinics, etc.) 
• Assists in sorting of rigid containers, trolleys, and case carts prior to loading to the cart washers. 
• Unloads instruments, containers, case carts, and trolleys from the washers/disinfectors and cart washer.
• Responds to hospital’s units’ requests for collection of used instruments and delivers to the decontamination for processing. 
• Assists the SPD core technicians.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment in line with infection control standards.
• Escalates any issues and concerns to SPD Coordinators and management.
• Assists in the restocking of SPD consumables in working stations as required or as instructed by the coordinators and area leads. 
• Demonstrates an understanding and performs basic infection control procedures correctly, e.g. 
  • Hand hygiene
  • Environmental Cleaning
• Understands and maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Takes responsibility for any conflicts in personal and work schedules by making alternative arrangements in collaboration with the SPD team.
• Attends and contributes at staff meetings as required,
• Represents the department and the organization in a positive and professional manner. 
• Develops and sustains own knowledge, skills and professional awareness and maintains a professional profile.
• Provides documented evidence of performance and maintenance of skills consistent with position.   
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the shift coordinator.
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

ESSENTIAL PREFERRED
Education Diploma in relevant field Healthcare Assistant/Medical Assistant program graduate
Experience 2+ years of relevant experience 6 months+ relevant healthcare experience in a Pediatric or Women’s Hospital preferably in Middle East
Certification and Licensure No Licensing Required 
Professional Membership
Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to self-roster using the computerized Time and Attendance and Staff Scheduling system.
• Manual Handing proficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Spoken knowledge of Arabic language would be an added advantage

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation 
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.