Instrument Technician (279) - Alexandra Hospital

Overview The job holder is 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, SOC, in-patient wards and procedural rooms. Ensure smooth functioning of the Theatre Sterile Supplies Unit. Job Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities (80%): • 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 and evaluate sterilizer test indicators • 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 • Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment • Report defective equipment and take appropriate action To repair or replace • Identify and notifies In-Charge of instruments that need To be repaired/ replaced • 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 Secondary Responsibilities (20%): • Supervise and guide junior staff in their work • Participate in clinical and service quality activities • Demonstrate awareness of current health care practices • 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) Requirements • Diploma in Engineering or relevant technical credentials. WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) will be an added advantage. • One year of working experience as Instrument Technical Assistant or relevant experience in CSSD/ TSSU will be preferred • Possess good inter-personal and supervisory skills • Good command of written English and Knowledge of Microsoft Office If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.