Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Decontamination: Clean, disinfect, and decontaminate reusable medical devices and surgical instruments.
• Inspection and Assembly: Inspect instruments for damage, assemble them into appropriate sets, and prepare them for sterilisation.
• Sterilisation: Operate various sterilisation machines, set controls, and monitor their operation to ensure effective sterilisation.
• Packaging and Storage: Package sterilised items, load and unload materials for processing, and manage sterile stock.
• Infection Control: Strictly adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures to prevent the spread of infection.
• Workplace Safety: Participate in workplace health and safety programs and use equipment safely.
• Record Keeping: Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of sterilisation processes.
• Communication and Teamwork: Maintain clear communication with colleagues and other healthcare personnel, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Technical Skills: Operation of sterilisation equipment, loading and unloading materials, and basic machine maintenance.
• Infection Control: Strong understanding of sterilisation and infection control principles and policies.