JOB SUMMARY:
The Technician – Sterile Processing Department under the Sterile Processing (CSSD) reprocesses all reusable instrumentation (flexible endoscopes etc.) which includes disassembly of the instrument, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization. The Technician also picks consumable supplies for surgical procedures and assembles them along with the instrumentation into the case cart.
KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Informs leadership team of challenges and issue resolution related to scope of responsibility.
- Responsible for rotating through the reprocessing unit that cleans and high level disinfects flexible scopes in the Endoscopy Suite area of Special Procedures.
- Responsible for transportation of sterile goods to and return of contaminated goods from the clinical areas.
- Responsible for sterile assurance practices and protocols and maintains a high level of diligence in delivery of safe patient goods.
- Receives, fills and delivers urgent and routine requests for medical devices, supplies, and equipment as required.
- Solves critical problems and resolves issues with supply and demand of stock levels
- Ensures that staff members adhere to hospital and departmental policy and procedures
- Deals with services complaints in a professional manner
- Participates in all aspects of quality assurance processes and acts as a user of the T-Doc software
- Performs internal audits as required
- Follows departmental policies and procedures; provides input into policy review and revision process.
- Maintains yearly recertification as required.
- Mentors new staff in departmental standardized procedures.
- Plays active role in departmental quality assurance and reprocessing performance monitoring.
- Follows established departmental protocols.
- Supports standardization initiatives based on best practice.
- Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
- Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values
- Operational roles are performed in an acute care hospital setting
- Physical effort required may include walking more than is typical due to the distances between hospital units
- Physical risks normally associated with an acute care environment
- Physical risks associated with reprocessing equipment and machinery, working in a soiled environment, and working with moist heat and chemical sterilization processes.
- Physical and mental risks associated with high stress when responding to emergencies in the Operating Room and Case Room
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
ESSENTIAL PREFERRED Education High School Diploma Experience - 2+ years as SPD technician in large Medical center
- Case cart experience
Endoscopy processing experience Certification and Licensure SPD course recognized by Sidra of a minimum 3 months or experience plus certification deemed equivalent by Sidra SPD management team. Professional Membership Job Specific Skills and Abilities - Demonstrates understanding and has a working knowledge of Materials Management, and issues related to utilizing Manufacturer’s instructions for use.
- Demonstrates use of Standards in care, handling and storage of sterile goods
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of aseptic techniques including cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, storage and delivery of sterilized products
- Demonstrated knowledge or processes involved in a case cart system
- Demonstrated understanding of the functions of reprocessing equipment such as washer disinfector, ultrasonic and sterilizers in relation to instrument and medical device reprocessing
- Demonstrated understanding of the care and handling of complex surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for all surgical services
- Demonstrated excellent organization skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- High level of attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.
