Job Title: CSSD Technician - Fixed Term ContractDepartment: CSSDReports to: CSSD SupervisorDate: 2024Overall Purpose of JobThe mission of Beacon Hospital is to provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.he CSSD Technicians role is to support clinical staff (Medical and Nursing) to provide care and assistance to patients to ensure that exceptional patient care is delivered.To assist in ensuring production of sterile medical devices for use in designated areas in the hospital.Day to day Responsibilities and DeliverablesReport to the Department Supervisor, Team Leader at the start of the shift.Ensure correct policies & procedures are maintained at all times.Stock rotation is done every day.Ensure daily checks on autoclaves and washer disinfectors are done before the machines are used.Staff will rotate through each area of the department.To ensure the department is kept clean at all times.Confidentiality is maintained at all times regarding patient information and hospital business.To help build a good working relationship with other employees.Organise workload to ensure services are maintained and correct standards are adhered to at all times.Report abnormal incidents to the Department Manager or Supervisor.Assist in the training of new staff members.Ensure to keep up to date with new practices regarding the Department.To ensure to adhere to Health & Safety Act.Carry out any other duties that may be assigned.Education:To commit to participate in recognised Sterile Services Programmes.To develop and participate in the in-service training programme for the orientation of new unqualified staff to the unit.Member of IDI or willing to join & attend meetings.Interpersonal Skills:Assist in achieving high moral within CDU based on fair and clear staff relationships.Assist in ensuring communications within the department are good.Encourage and maintain good communications with nursing and non-nursing staff and disciplines.Health & Safety:Ensure the supervision and safety of all staff within the Department in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act.Liaise with the Health and Safety Representative where appropriate.Check all persons involved in accidents at work receive the appropriate care report, record all incidents involving staff.Monitor and report on the state of the CDU infrastructure.Personal and Professional Responsibilities:The post holder is expected to:Attend all mandatory education sessionsAttend appropriate study days/courses.QualificationsCertificate / Diploma in recognised courses.Leaving Cert Standards.Experience with Computers.Good communication skills.Experience Experience in Sterile Services or healthcare service preferred.Job Specific Competencies and KnowledgeGood knowledge of EN ISO standards applicable to Sterile Services.Keep up to date with changes within the Sterile Services & Pass knowledge on to the staff within the department.
Able to communicate information to others in a clear & precise manner.Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrate strong time management skills.Demonstrate an ability to prioritise work.Personal CompetenciesAll posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service.
Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager of hospital management.This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing.
As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.
