You are responsible to provide sterile and reusable surgical instrument and equipment by demonstrating competence in all aspects of sterile processing: Supervise receiving, sorting, decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of the sterile items to operation theatres, specialised outpatient clinics (SOC), in-patient wards and procedural rooms. Ensure smooth functioning of the Theatre Sterile Supplies Unit (TSSU).
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure daily smooth functioning of the TSSU in receive, sort, decontaminate, inspect, pack, sterilize, storage and distribute surgical items;
- Ensure staff practice the standards of Loads and operates washer-disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer and sterilizers;
- Perform inventory of all sterile linen and surgical consumables supplies;
- Issue sterile supplies to all supporting areas on a timely manner;
- Keep tract of preventive maintenance (PM) of washer disinfectors, dryers, ultrasonic washer, and sterilizers and ensure all PM are up to date;
- Perform cleaning of TSSU storage area;
- Report defective equipment and take appropriate action to repair or replace;
- Liaise with OT nurses on the consignment sets required for procedures;
- Facilitate team dynamics and the smooth running of activities within the TSSU;
- Communicate and handover essential information and critical events to colleagues in-charge and supervisor;
- Supervise and guide junior staff in their work;
- Participate in clinical and service quality activities;
- Assist in keeping instrument tracking data and system up to date;
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Senior Instrument Technician, Instrument Specialist and Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing).
Job Requirements:
- Possess GCE ‘N’ / ‘O’ Levels / ITE Certificate in Engineering;
- Possess WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) will be an added advantage;
- Minimum 1 year of working experience as Instrument Technical Assistant or relevant experience in CSSD/ TSSU will be preferred;
- Have good inter-personal and supervisory skills;
- Have good command of written English and knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Able to perform 3-rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
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Josephine Chong
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