CSSD Specialist

CSSD Jobs
Saudi Arabia
February 17, 2025
Full Time
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Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Commitment to Hospital
  • Practice in a manner which is always client centered and fitting to an excellent Private Hospital, reinforcing the impression that the hospital regards the client (patient/family) as the focal recipient of excellent care, respect, friendly communication and professional behavior
  • Practice in a manner which promotes positive image of nursing and hospital to patients, family and visitors.
  • Take immediate action to resolve or clear any negative impression, complaint or distress expressed in any way by the patient or family
  • Job Competence
  • Collect or receive contaminated instruments and equipment from all hospital areas
  • Check all items received and log them in
  • Perform routine procedures in Decontamination Area, sort contaminated items and thoroughly clean routine surgical instruments and equipment following manufacturers’ instructions and established guidelines for effective bio-burden removal
  • Inspect instrumentation for surface corrosion and test for working condition
  • Assemble and package basic instrument sets and routine procedural trays using the Operating Manual and AAMI recommended packaging materials and techniques
  • Load and unload sterilizer chambers without damage to the integrity of packages, according to Operating Manual procedures and AAMI
  • Report any missing items, and where appropriate, assist in completing OVR report
  • Recommends to the CSSD Manager and Area Manager instrument that needs to be condemned and replaced.
  • Soft wrap and sterilize medical instruments and equipment
  • Check all sterilizers to ensure they are working correctly using Bowie-Dick and biological testing
  • Inspect and de-lint freshly laundered linen when received from the laundry service
  • Fold and assemble basic linen items
  • Transport single–use supplies and sterile items to patient treatment areas according to Infection Control Policy and Operating Manual procedures
  • Answer requests from OR
  • Receive and clean utility pans and basins from patient care areas
  • Assist in checking supply levels and delivery areas
  • Reliability
  • Perform other duties as assigned by CSSD Manager and Area Manager
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Work cooperatively as part of the multidisciplinary, multicultural team
  • Use only English or Arabic when outside the CSSD unit
  • Follow correct chain of command for requests or for conflict resolution
  • Attitude, Professionalism and Confidentiality
  • Assume responsibility for own actions
  • Adhere to dress code, standards of excellence and always give a professional appearance
  • Maintain all aspects of confidentiality
  • Accept constructive criticism in a positive manner
  • Management of Work
  • Understand procedures and required safety precautions prior to job performance
  • Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for each job assignment
  • Use standard safety precautions when working with bio-hazardous materials, toxic chemicals, steam, gas, dry heat and plasma sterilization equipment
  • Check inventory on CSSD shelves, order supplies from bulk store & restock shelves
  • Inspect stored, sterile packaged products for stock rotation and event-related shelf life
  • Receive and record supplies, new equipment and instruments for processing
  • Monitor and replenish solutions in metered dispensing washers, ultrasonic units, and other automated cleaning equipment
  • Ensure that sterilizers and machines are functioning properly according to operating manual.
  • Productivity and Time Management
  • Manage time well to achieve work objectives
  • Always punctual and at work when required
  • Work accurately and efficiently
  • Actively ensure you make the most of the available time
  • Quality and Customer Service
  • Support and uphold the philosophy, vision, mission and objectives of nursing department and hospital
  • Comply with the standards laid down by JCIA, ARAMCO and CBAHI and perform duties necessary to support and achieve accreditation
  • Know the Key Performance Indicators for the area and strive to improve them
  • Inform CSSD Manager or Area Manager of any complaints, incidents or accidents
  • Be aware of and follow all Riyadh Care Hospital Policies and Procedures related to all tasks performed
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Attend in-service and training classes as required
  • Assist with the orientation of new employees
  • Pass BCLS within first 6 months at RNH
  • Accept constructive criticism and be willing to learn
  • Maintain and improve practice by self study
  • Set and achieve personal objectives
  • Be responsible for on-going professional development through identifying own learning needs, seeking educational opportunities and utilizing available sources and opportunities to remain current in CSSD related topics
  • Management of Resources and Environment
  • Manage resources in a cost effective way

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

  • Bachelor degree in any healthcare care specialty.
  • Certification in CSSD specialty from recognized organization.
  • Two (2) years in C.S.S.D. in an acute care hospital
  • Minimum of four (4) years O.R. experience in an acute care hospital

Skills:

  • Fluency in verbal and written English.
  • Exhibits professional and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of computer systems.
  • Good command of medical terminology.
  • Ventilator management knowledge and skills.
  • Ability to work well with and within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Have critical thinking & problem solving skills

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