CSSD Technician - Theatre

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide adequate, functional and sterilized instrument sets and packs to the operating theatre and other nursing units in the hospital.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Ensure patient safety by providing adequate, sterile and functional equipment on time. Ensure optimal care and maintenance of capital equipment to minimize clinical and financial risks. Ensure cost-effective use of pharmaceutical stock to meet the daily requirements of the operating theatre and other nursing units Ensure Infection Prevention and Control standards are met according to policies and procedures. Adhere to standardised workflow processes in order to minimise risksREQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 DESIRED EDUCATION: CSSD CPD course REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience as CSSD TechnicianREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Stock control processes
• Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene
• Knowledge of IPC protocols and principles
• Knowledge of the CSSD basic functions