CSSD Technician

Responsibilities

Receives, disassembles, cleans contaminated equipment and inspects and tests all equipment as per established protocols. Provides effective and efficient decontamination and distribution of reusable medical devices for use in direct patient care. Tests and operates washer disinfector machines, driers, sterilizers or any other decontamination equipment within the department as per established protocols. Operates and tests all decontamination machinery within the department and informs supervisors or assistant managers if results are contrary to those required. Undertakes quality checks for cleanliness and completeness of equipment before distribution to wards, departments and theatres. Undertakes daily validation tests of decontamination equipment and ensures appropriate documentation of activities and results. Issues sterile supplied goods and maintains holding stock levels within the wards and departments. Carries out functionality tests on all reusable...