Technician Full Time

Technician Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Basic Functions:
– The accurate and timely provision of Sterile Services procedures and processes, to ensure

all equipment / packs are provided in a safe condition for use on patients.

– To provide a distribution service to all wards and departments – correct – timely –

economical.

SCOPE:
Provides professional sterilization services to Hospital
Work is performed on any shift, as required in the CSSD department of Hospital
Hours are as assigned and may include on call.

Principle Duties:
ZONE I – Receiving and Washing

Includes:

Collection of used equipment from users
Checking instrument / sets on return from users to ensure all items are present and in a good condition.
Reporting any item missing immediately to the supervisor and user.
Recording any incident of missing equipment or complaint into department diary.
Ensuring equipment stays together for traceability process
Identify equipment which can not go through the machinery and ensure it is traceable through other processes
Hand washing of delicate or difficult to clean equipment
Use of appropriate cleaning brushes and chemicals
Restocking chemicals to the machines and working areas
Cleaning of tables and machinery – loaders & carriages etc
Use of computer tracking system for equipment.
Use of all machinery for the cleaning of equipment.
Use of air & water guns in the cleaning of equipment.
Removal of clinical waste / used – returned linen – to collection area
Communicating faults in area of machinery and structure to status board and informing the estates help desk
Requesting replenishment stocks – chemicals – gloves – etc
Replace chemicals to machines
Decant residual chemical into same batch container for use in machines

ZONE II – ASSEMBLY & PACKING

Includes:

Processing of equipment through clean room procedures
Inspecting equipment for cleanliness – workable –damage or deterioration of materials
Request replacement item when needed
Process equipment into the correct set (traceability)
Wrapping and labelling of equipment using the appropriate packing method
Handling trolleys to transport & transfer equipment
Production of consumables items
Recording all faults with instruments in regard to traceability
Wrapping of gowns & linen packs
Use of all machinery
Cleaning of transfer trolleys and carriages to ensure they are clean and free from dust etc
Carry out routine tests on heat seal machinery to ensure safe seal
Checking of sets processed by others when requested to do so
Cleaning down work surfaces before leaving department
Use of computer system
Replacing printer rolls etc to washer – disinfectors
Checking of washer print outs to cycle number on computer plus temperatures and times. Return to office daily.
Request consumables for the clean room
Ensure all work is carried out correctly and in a timely manner.

ZONE III – STERILIZER AREA

Includes

Carry out daily tests on the sterilisers at start of machines use
Use of computer system for traceability
Use of appropriate trolleys & carriages
Segregation of sterilised equipment into correct containers or shelves for distribution
Communicate faulty equipment to estates department help desk and onto status board
Completion of decontamination certificates when required
Lot numbering each item sterilised
Cleaning door seal of sterilisers each day
Keep machinery / trolleys / carriages clean and free from labels / dust etc
Distribute on a regular basis to theatres using correct trolley
Distribution of products to other area’s using appropriate trolley
Transfer of materials from main bulk store to sub-bulk store in the department
Request clerical items from the office
Keep paper topped up in the printers

ZONE IV – STERILE STORES AREA

Includes

Materials Management system of ward / department distribution of products
Ensure lists are followed with correct code numbers for products and exact quantities are maintained in Materials Management trolley
Ensure correct product is situated in correct area of trolley
Rotate materials to ensure that they do not go out of date
Report to Materials & Systems manager any problems with the trolleys or contents
Stock taking twice a year of complete stock of materials / packs etc
Keeping the area tidy and products in correct places
Use of all computer systems
Audit use of materials in house and at user level
Review with the user the relevant use of stock holding
Inform Materials & Systems manager of any changes requested– provision of correct change form from users
Checking into main stores area of orders as they arrive
Signing delivery notes – with appropriate comments as to condition / shortfall of item

.4 OTHER DUTIES:

Follow all department policies and procedures
Participation in the On Call system once proficient
Participation in the Major Incident Call Out System – immediately
Participation in any training relevant to the department
To undertake training in TVQ levels and any up date to this.
Follow all Quality Control / processes / techniques / Procedures
Maintain a tidy and clean department
Practice and encourage good communication
Maintain good relations within the department and other departments
Adhere to all Health & Safety Procedures
Report verbally and by complete accident forms when necessary
Follow Clinical Governance for the department
Fill out appropriate incident forms
Adhere to all allotted times for breaks
Attend department meetings and be a participant
Follow Rota’s : On Call / Bank Holiday work periods / Late weeks
Assist new starters to settle into the department
Additional over time within the week as required and able to do so.
Week end over time as stated on rota
Answer telephones and door bells and assist caller
Follow Infection Control Instructions for within the department and throughout the hospital
Keep all shoes provided in a clean state