Sterilisation Operator Production (CSSD and GAS)

Overview

Sterilisation operator at Groote Schuur Hospital responsible for decontaminating, packing and sterilising instruments while adhering to infection control standards.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
• Experience: Appropriate CSSD experience.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to work in a co- operative way within a team context and willingness to be rotated within the CPD department.
• Basic understanding of disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation.

Duties

• Effective application of sterilisation processes and techniques and promote/adhere to infection control as well as health and safety regulations.
• Decontaminate, pack and sterilise instruments linen and supplies.
• Assist with cleaning and testing of sterilisation equipment, washing machine and autoclaves, lift-up and pushing heavy equipment.
• Maintain equipment in an optimum working condition and utilisation of resources.
• Use autoclaves, washing machines and equipment/consumables in a cost-effective manner.
• Monitor, control and maintain adequate stock levels, report, and assist with investigation of lost instruments/equipment.

How to apply

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries: Ms R Sutcliffe Tel No: (021) 404-2092

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS