CSSD Technician
Core
Prepare and sterilize surgical instrumentation and endoscopic equipment to support perioperative clinical care.
Role type
CSSD Technician (Sterilisation Services)
Builds
Sterilized surgical instruments and endoscopic equipment for hospital use
Domain
Healthcare / Infection Control
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cleaning methods, disinfecting agents, sterilisation procedures, surgical instrument knowledge, packaging techniques, infection control principles, computer skills
Preferred skills
Experience in healthcare sterilisation services, autonomy in all CSSD areas
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Apply cleaning and disinfecting procedures on surgical instrumentation, process equipment for external sterilisation, conduct sterilisation procedures, store sterilised items to maintain sterility, process endoscopic equipment for multi-use purposes
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC