A vacancy exists for a CSSD Assistant, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, reporting to Michelle-Ann Du Toit, CSSD Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the correct packing and sterilization of instrument sets and linen packs for theatre and doctors’ rooms in accordance with Company infection control standards.

Critical Outputs
To prepare sufficient instrument sets conforming to company standards

To ensure the correct application of sterile indicators and autoclave for maximum steam penetration
To check and prepare sets for sterilization
To control sufficient instrument sets
To prepare sufficient linen sets conforming to company standards

To conduct regular daily checks on linen levels and ensure there is sufficient linen available
Compile, sterilize and store linen packs and implement corrective action to problem areas
To ensure functional, maintained equipment according to legislative requirements

Conduct chemical, biological and mechanical checks in accordance with manufacturers specifications
Document test results
Check and maintain heat sealing machine and clean washers in accordance with company specification
Ensure timeous repair of all equipment malfunctions
Ensure the full functioning and maintenance of the gas autoclave
To ensure efficient utilization of non-recoverable stock items

Review and prepare action plan to reduce appropriately for cost effective use by theatre staff

Requirements

CSSD experience and training in the private hospital setting
Matric
Excellent communication skills
Experience in packing of equipment
Must be able to work flexible hours
Knowledge of medical terminology and instruments and process around cleaning of equipment
Awareness of safety protocol
Adherence to safe standardised loading and unloading of autoclaves

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading my example (Key for Managers)
Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Please send your resume/CV