Technician - Sterile Processing Department

The Technician - Sterile Processing Department under the Sterile Processing (CSSD) reprocesses all reusable instrumentation (flexible endoscopes etc.) which includes disassembly of the instrument, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization. The Technician also picks consumable supplies for surgical procedures and assembles them along with the instrumentation into the case cart.  

• Informs leadership team of challenges and issue resolution related to scope of responsibility.

• Responsible for rotating through the reprocessing unit that cleans and high level disinfects flexible scopes in the Endoscopy Suite area of Special Procedures. 

• Responsible for transportation of sterile goods to and return of contaminated goods from the clinical areas. 

• Responsible for sterile assurance practices and protocols and maintains a high level of diligence in delivery of safe patient goods. 

• Receives, fills and delivers urgent and routine requests for medical devices, supplies, and equipment as required. 

• Solves critical problems and resolves issues with supply and demand of stock levels

• Ensures that staff members adhere to hospital and departmental policy and procedures

• Deals with services complaints in a professional manner

• Participates in all aspects of quality assurance processes and acts as a user of the T-Doc software

• Performs internal audits as required

• Follows departmental policies and procedures; provides input into policy review and revision process.

• Maintains yearly recertification as required. 

• Mentors new staff in departmental standardized procedures. 

• Plays active role in departmental quality assurance and reprocessing performance monitoring.

• Follows established departmental protocols.

• Supports standardization initiatives based on best practice. 

• 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

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

Education:

High School Diploma 

Experience:

• 2+ years as SPD technician in large medical center

• Case cart experience

Certification and Licensure:

• Current registration and license (where applicable) from country of origin. 

• Eligible for licensure with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners.