Sterilisation Operator Production (CSSD)

Overview

Sterilisation operator at Tygerberg Hospital responsible for decontaminating, packing and sterilising instruments and supplies.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7).
• Experience: Appropriate experience in a Central Sterilization Service Department.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a co-operative way within a team context.
• Basic understanding of disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty.
• Willingness to rotate within the CSSD department.

Duties

• Effective application of sterilisation processes and techniques.
• Promote/adhere to infection control, as well as health and safety regulations.
• Check, decontaminate, pack and sterilise instruments, linen and supplies.
• Assist with cleaning and testing of sterilisation equipment, disinfectant washers and autoclaves, lift and pushing heavy equipment.
• Maintain equipment in an optimum working condition and utilise resources.
• Use autoclaves, disinfectant washers and equipment/consumables in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure surgical instrument trays is packed and marked correctly.
• Monitor, control and maintain adequate stock levels, report and assist with the investigation of lost instruments/ equipment.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. 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