Technician.CSSD.Aster Hospital, Al Qusais (Br. Of Aster DM Healthcare FZC)

1. Duties and Responsibilities:
   1. BASIC FUNCTIONS:

- The accurate and timely provision of Sterile Services procedures and processes, to ensure

all equipment / packs are provided in a safe condition for use on patients.

- To provide a distribution service to all wards and departments – correct – timely –

economical.

1. 1. SCOPE:

• • Provides professional sterilization services to Hospital
  • Work is performed on any shift, as required in the CSSD department of Hospital
  • Hours are as assigned and may include on call.

1. 1. PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

ZONE I – Receiving and Washing

Includes:

• Collection of used equipment from users
• Checking instrument / sets on return from users to ensure all items are present and in a good condition.
• Reporting any item missing immediately to the supervisor and user.
• Recording any incident of missing equipment or complaint into department diary.
• Ensuring equipment stays together for traceability process
• Identify equipment which can not go through the machinery and ensure it is traceable through other processes
• Hand washing of delicate or difficult to clean equipment
• Use of appropriate cleaning brushes and chemicals
• Restocking chemicals to the machines and working areas
• Cleaning of tables and machinery – loaders & carriages etc
• Use of computer tracking system for equipment.
• Use of all machinery for the cleaning of equipment.
• Use of air & water guns in the cleaning of equipment.
• Removal of clinical waste / used – returned linen - to collection area
• Communicating faults in area of machinery and structure to status board and informing the estates help desk
• Requesting replenishment stocks – chemicals – gloves – etc
• Replace chemicals to machines
• Decant residual chemical into same batch container for use in machines

ZONE II – ASSEMBLY & PACKING

Includes:

• Processing of equipment through clean room procedures
• Inspecting equipment for cleanliness – workable –damage or deterioration of materials
• Request replacement item when needed
• Process equipment into the correct set (traceability)
• Wrapping and labelling of equipment using the appropriate packing method
• Handling trolleys to transport & transfer equipment
• Production of consumables items
• Recording all faults with instruments in regard to traceability
• Wrapping of gowns & linen packs
• Use of all machinery
• Cleaning of transfer trolleys and carriages to ensure they are clean and free from dust etc
• Carry out routine tests on heat seal machinery to ensure safe seal
• Checking of sets processed by others when requested to do so
• Cleaning down work surfaces before leaving department
• Use of computer system
• Replacing printer rolls etc to washer – disinfectors
• Checking of washer print outs to cycle number on computer plus temperatures and times. Return to office daily.
• Request consumables for the clean room
• Ensure all work is carried out correctly and in a timely manner.

ZONE III – STERILIZER AREA

Includes

• Carry out daily tests on the sterilisers at start of machines use
• Use of computer system for traceability
• Use of appropriate trolleys & carriages
• Segregation of sterilised equipment into correct containers or shelves for distribution
• Communicate faulty equipment to estates department help desk and onto status board
• Completion of decontamination certificates when required
• Lot numbering each item sterilised
• Cleaning door seal of sterilisers each day
• Keep machinery / trolleys / carriages clean and free from labels / dust etc
• Distribute on a regular basis to theatres using correct trolley
• Distribution of products to other area’s using appropriate trolley
• Transfer of materials from main bulk store to sub-bulk store in the department
• Request clerical items from the office
• Keep paper topped up in the printers

ZONE IV - STERILE STORES AREA

Includes

• Materials Management system of ward / department distribution of products
• Ensure lists are followed with correct code numbers for products and exact quantities are maintained in Materials Management trolley
• Ensure correct product is situated in correct area of trolley
• Rotate materials to ensure that they do not go out of date
• Report to Materials & Systems manager any problems with the trolleys or contents
• Stock taking twice a year of complete stock of materials / packs etc
• Keeping the area tidy and products in correct places
• Use of all computer systems
• Audit use of materials in house and at user level
• Review with the user the relevant use of stock holding
• Inform Materials & Systems manager of any changes requested– provision of correct change form from users
• Checking into main stores area of orders as they arrive
• Signing delivery notes – with appropriate comments as to condition / shortfall of item

6.4 OTHER DUTIES:

• Follow all department policies and procedures
• Participation in the On Call system once proficient
• Participation in the Major Incident Call Out System – immediately
• Participation in any training relevant to the department
• To undertake training in TVQ levels and any up date to this.
• Follow all Quality Control / processes / techniques / Procedures
• Maintain a tidy and clean department
• Practice and encourage good communication
• Maintain good relations within the department and other departments
• Adhere to all Health & Safety Procedures
• Report verbally and by complete accident forms when necessary
• Follow Clinical Governance for the department
• Fill out appropriate incident forms
• Adhere to all allotted times for breaks
• Attend department meetings and be a participant
• Follow Rota’s : On Call / Bank Holiday work periods / Late weeks
• Assist new starters to settle into the department
• Additional over time within the week as required and able to do so.
• Week end over time as stated on rota
• Answer telephones and door bells and assist caller
• Follow Infection Control Instructions for within the department and throughout the hospital
• Keep all shoes provided in a clean state