Sterilisation Operator Production (Cssd And Gas)

POST 27/292 : STERILISATION OPERATOR PRODUCTION (CSSD AND GAS)

SALARY : R170 226 per annum

CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

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.

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

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

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.

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.

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