Technician, Central Sterile Supply Distribution - Building 20

The Talent Acquisition Team at Building No. 20 , a secondary care hospital that is proudly part of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) , is delighted to announce a range of exciting new opportunities at our Riyadh facility .

As a valued part of the KFSHRC, Building No. 20 plays an essential role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the hospital’s mission of excellence, innovation, and compassion in healthcare .

Position

Technician, Central Sterile Supply Distribution

Location

Building 20 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employer

KFSHRC (or one of its subsidiaries)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Receives contaminated devices, instruments and equipment in the decontamination area and reduces the bio-burden, being sure to always don personal protective equipment. Uses chemical disinfectants and sterilants according to safety procedures.

2. Operates the decontamination and terminal sterilization equipment and reports all malfunctions or changes in the parameters.

3. Sorts, inspects, assembles, and wraps or packages all decontaminated items.

4. Assures proper sterility of all processed items by adhering to established sterilization procedures; including loading, unloading, storing, and handling techniques and sterilization assurance monitors. Incubates biological monitors and records all monitor results according to established procedures. Applies tracking labels.

5. Prepares single items and various sets as designated.

6. Stocks Central Sterile Supply Distribution (CSSD) carts with processed instruments according to the pre-determined items and quantities necessary to bring the carts to par level.

7. Reduces microbial growth and the transmission of microorganisms by daily damp dusting with the approved hospital disinfectant. Inspects and clean sterilization equipment in CSSD according to established schedule.

8. Completes all requisitions and forms for issues during the work shift. Effects emergency issues from the medical stores area.

9. Requisitions, supplies and restock shelves with products necessary for CSSD operation. Rotates stock on a First IN –First OUT basis. Checks all items for sterilization.

10. Maintains control of traffic in all restricted areas of the department including the proper use of surgical scrub attire.

11. Assists in new employee orientation.

12. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.

13. Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Distribution Technician, or other related discipline is required.

Experience Required:

One (1) year of related experience with Bachelor’s or two (2) years with Associate Degree/Diploma is required.

Other Requirements/ Certifications:

Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.