Aide-Sterile Processing "Job Details"
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Aide, under the supervision of SPD Senior Technicians, will perform a variety of functions related to the care and handling of sterile supplies and instrumentation, decontamination, and processing of sterile supplies, according to established policies and procedures. S/he also assist the SPD staff where required with daily activities under direct supervision.
KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Dispatches and transports sterile instruments and sets to OR cores A & B, 3rd Floor C-Section, Anesthesia Clean Storage, IR, and Cath lab using proper Tdoc template and scanning process. Dispatches and transports sterile instruments and sets to other departments within the hospital using proper Tdoc template and scanning process (NICU, PICU, L&D, Postpartum, OPC clinics, etc.) Assists in sorting of rigid containers, trolleys, and case carts prior to loading to the cart washers. Unloads instruments, containers, case carts, and trolleys from the washers/disinfectors and cart washer. Responds to hospital’s units’ requests for collection of used instruments and delivers to the decontamination for processing. Assists the SPD core technicians. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment in line with infection control standards. Escalates any issues and concerns to SPD Coordinators and management. Assists in the restocking of SPD consumables in working stations as required or as instructed by the coordinators and area leads. Demonstrates an understanding and performs basic infection control procedures correctly, e.g. + Hand hygiene
+ Environmental Cleaning
Understands and maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times. Takes responsibility for any conflicts in personal and work schedules by making alternative arrangements in collaboration with the SPD team. Attends and contributes at staff meetings as required, Represents the department and the organization in a positive and professional manner. Develops and sustains own knowledge, skills and professional awareness and maintains a professional profile. Provides documented evidence of performance and maintenance of skills consistent with position. Performs other related duties as assigned by the shift coordinator. 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
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
ESSENTIAL PREFERRED Education Diploma in relevant field Healthcare Assistant/Medical Assistant program graduate Experience 2+ years of relevant experience 6 months+ relevant healthcare experience in a Pediatric or Women’s Hospital preferably in Middle East Certification and Licensure No Licensing Required Professional Membership Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to self-roster using the computerized Time and Attendance and Staff Scheduling system. Manual Handing proficiency Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite Fluency in written and spoken English
Spoken knowledge of Arabic language would be an added advantage
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