إرفاق
وصف الوظيفة
Commitment to Hospital
Practice in a manner which is always client centered and fitting to an excellent Private Hospital, reinforcing the impression that the hospital regards the client (patient/family) as the focal recipient of excellent care, respect, friendly communication and professional behavior
Practice in a manner which promotes positive image of nursing and hospital to patients, family and visitors.
Take immediate action to resolve or clear any negative impression, complaint or distress expressed in any way by the patient or family
Job Competence
Collect or receive contaminated instruments and equipment from all hospital areas
Check all items received and log them in
Perform routine procedures in Decontamination Area, sort contaminated items and thoroughly clean routine surgical instruments and equipment following manufacturers' instructions and established guidelines for effective bio-burden removal
Inspect instrumentation for surface corrosion and test for working condition
Assemble and package basic instrument sets and routine procedural trays using the Operating Manual and AAMI recommended packaging materials and techniques
Load and unload sterilizer chambers without damage to the integrity of packages, according to Operating Manual procedures and AAMI
Report any missing items, and where appropriate, assist in completing OVR report
Recommends to the CSSD Manager and Area Manager instrument that needs to be condemned and replaced.
Soft wrap and sterilize medical instruments and equipment
Check all sterilizers to ensure they are working correctly using Bowie-Dick and biological testing
Inspect and de-lint freshly laundered linen when received from the laundry service
Fold and assemble basic linen items
Transport single–use supplies and sterile items to patient treatment areas according to Infection Control Policy and Operating Manual procedures
Answer requests from OR
Receive and clean utility pans and basins from patient care areas
Assist in checking supply levels and delivery areas
Reliability
Perform other duties as assigned by CSSD Manager and Area Manager
Teamwork and Communication
Work cooperatively as part of the multidisciplinary, multicultural team
Use only English or Arabic when outside the CSSD unit
Follow correct chain of command for requests or for conflict resolution
Attitude, Professionalism and Confidentiality
Assume responsibility for own actions
Adhere to dress code, standards of excellence and always give a professional appearance
Maintain all aspects of confidentiality
Accept constructive criticism in a positive manner
Management of Work
Understand procedures and required safety precautions prior to job performance
Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for each job assignment
Use standard safety precautions when working with bio-hazardous materials, toxic chemicals, steam, gas, dry heat and plasma sterilization equipment
Check inventory on CSSD shelves, order supplies from bulk store & restock shelves
Inspect stored, sterile packaged products for stock rotation and event-related shelf life
Receive and record supplies, new equipment and instruments for processing
Monitor and replenish solutions in metered dispensing washers, ultrasonic units, and other automated cleaning equipment
Ensure that sterilizers and machines are functioning properly according to operating manual.
Productivity and Time Management
Manage time well to achieve work objectives
Always punctual and at work when required
Work accurately and efficiently
Actively ensure you make the most of the available time
Quality and Customer Service
Support and uphold the philosophy, vision, mission and objectives of nursing department and hospital
Comply with the standards laid down by JCIA, ARAMCO and CBAHI and perform duties necessary to support and achieve accreditation
Know the Key Performance Indicators for the area and strive to improve them
Inform CSSD Manager or Area Manager of any complaints, incidents or accidents
Be aware of and follow all Riyadh National Hospital Policies and Procedures related to all tasks performed
Personal and Professional Development
Attend in-service and training classes as required
Assist with the orientation of new employees
Pass BCLS within first 6 months at RNH
Accept constructive criticism and be willing to learn
Maintain and improve practice by self study
Set and achieve personal objectives
Be responsible for on-going professional development through identifying own learning needs, seeking educational opportunities and utilizing available sources and opportunities to remain current in CSSD related topics
Management of Resources and Environment
Manage resources in a cost effective way
Patient and Family Education
Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.
Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients’ developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.
Allots time necessary to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient education provided to patients/families with appropriate documentation.
Utilize the nursing process in creating and coordinating teaching plans for individualized patients.
Create patient care assignments as per competency regarding surgical procedures
Reporting to:
Head of C.S.S.D.
Supervises:
No supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications:
A minimum of:
Certification in CSSD specialty from recognized organization
Two (2) years in C.S.S.D. in an acute care hospital
Minimum of four (4) years O.R. experience in an acute care hospital
المهارات
- Fluency in verbal and written English.
- Exhibits professional and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of computer systems.
- Good command of medical terminology.
- Ventilator management knowledge and skills.
- Ability to work well with and within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Have critical thinking & problem solving skills