CSSD Technician, CSSD at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​

Responsibilities:

Collect, dirty instruments from the units, sort classify and decontaminate all soiled instruments Confirm the type of instrument collected from the relevant units and complete the required documentation Ensure effective infection control protocols and proper use of PPE and always apply universal precautions when performing duties. Use appropriate detergents and decontamination process as per the laid down guidelines and procedures to wash and decontaminate instruments and equipment. Inspect instruments for function and damage, lubricate instruments as required Inspects washer/disinfector machines and refills disinfectant solutions Pack sets as per the checklist Select the recommended material for packaging, Pack, seal and label the tray with the stated details: name of set/technician, processing date and expiry Apply autoclaving indicator tape on each outer wrap Monitor and Confirm quality check has been done in accordance with the guideline Maintain records as per the guidelines. Alerts the Manager about incidences and any other unusual occurrences in the unit. Participates in unit-based quality improvement projects Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

Minimum O ’level Certificate. Experience in health care related field, or same role in a health care facility is preferred.