CSSD Assistants
Function Nursing
Facility Life Bay View Private Hospital, Life Fourways Hospital
Position CSSD Assistant
Introduction
A vacancy exists for a CSSD Assistants based at Life Bay View Hospital and Life Fourways Hospital reporting to the Theatre Unit Manager. The purpose of this role is to Decontaminate and process instruments, equipment, linen for hospital operational needs.
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
Decontamination of instruments and sets
Management of Sterile room
Requirements
Grade 12
Previous CSSD experience will be advantageous
Experience in packing of equipment will be advantageous
Knowledge of medical terminology and instruments and process around cleaning of equipment
Awareness of safety protocol
Adherence to safe standardized loading and unloading of autoclaves
Ability to work shifts according to the operational requirements of the hospital
Own Transport
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
Organizational awareness
Applications
Email: ansie.viljoen@lifehealthcare.co.za
Email: Fourways.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date Monday, July 31, 2023
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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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