The job holder is responsible to provide quality sterile and reusable surgical instrument and equipment by demonstrating competence in all aspects of sterile processing: Receiving, sorting, decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of the sterile items to operation theatres, SOC, in-patient wards and procedural rooms. Able to troubleshoot and repair a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical equipment to maximize equipment availability of patient care. To report directly to Instrument Specialist In-charge for any operation issues.
Load and operate washer-disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer and sterilizers
Monitor and evaluate sterilizer test indicators. Ensure records are kept up to date
Perform inventory check of all sterile linen and surgical consumables supplies
Ensure sterile supplies are supplied to all supporting area 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. Ensure records are up to date for audit purposes
Assist in rostering of staff and assign assignments on a daily basis
Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment
Report defective equipment and take appropriate action to repair or replace
Identify and notify supervisor in charge of instruments that need to be repaired/ replaced
Liaise with OT nurses on the consignment sets needed for procedures
Facilitate team dynamics and the smooth running of activities within the TSSU
Communicate and handover essential information and critical events to instrument specialist and supervisor in charge
Secondary Responsibilities (20%):
Supervise and guide junior staff in their work
Participate in clinical and service quality activities. Engage in audit 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 Instrument Specialist, Senior Nurse Officers, 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.
Two year of working experience as Instrument Technical 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
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