Sterilisation Operator Production (Cssd and Gas) (2 Posts)

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• Appropriate CSSD experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work in a co-operative way within a team context and willingness to be rotated within the CPD department. Basic understanding of disinfection, decontamination and sterilization.
• Work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty.
• General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).

Responsibilities

• Effective application of sterilisation processes and techniques and promote/adhere to infection control as well as health and safety regulations.
• Decontaminate, pack and sterilise instruments linen and supplies.
• Assist with cleaning and testing of sterilisation equipment, washing machine and autoclaves, lift-up and pushing heavy equipment.
• Maintain equipment in an optimum working condition and utilisation of resources.
• Use autoclaves, washing machines and equipment/consumables in a cost-effective manner.
• Monitor, control and maintain adequate stock levels, report, and assist with investigation of lost instruments/equipment.