Minimum Requirements

Education:  (FULL TIME STUDIES ONLY)

• 10 years of General Education PLUS successful completion of 6 months CSSD Certified course from recognized institute.

OR

• Operating Theatre Technician with 3 months direct supervision upon placement in CSSD.

OR

• Equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum experience:  6 months of CSSD /Surgical Operating Theatre experience.

Required certification/licensure:

• N/A

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English - Oral and Written.

Specification

Position Summary:

• Within the mission, vision and values of the Employer and the department of CSSD.
• Responsible for the daily activities of sterilization, decontamination, manual issue of products and data entry through inventory systems and for patient care equipment used by Nursing and Surgery areas.
• Maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for surgical Services and all clinical departments. This included working in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts where applicable.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Understands and utilizes computers for generating data and requisitioning goods.
• Perform area cleaning by sanitizing workstation at the end of each shift.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested.
• Maintain detailed lists of various trays and their components.
• Requests instruments and repairs to insure routine instrument trays are maintained at all times
• Receives and resends all surgical instruments trays/sets and reports about missing and damaged instruments to the supervisors.
• Lifting, standing, pushing, pulling heavy instruments and case cart

Decontamination:

• Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area.
• Decontaminate surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of moving thru the process.
• Utilize appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets
• Follow manufacturer instructions when dealing with reusable equipment i.e. power equipment, delicate and complex items.
• Inform supervisor of any missing instruments in sets or instruments for repair maintains proper records of all sterilizers. 

Assembly:

• Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly.
• Assemble surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings.
• Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instruments or equipment following established protocols.

Sterilization:

• Challenge the sterilization process by using internal, external & Biological Indicators monitoring systems appropriately
• Monitor, read, document and interpret all parameters for steam sterilizer to ensure proper function
• Sterilize instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures
• Process and produce sterile items according to standard 

Sterile Store/Dispatching:

• Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
• Picks Surgical Case Carts by following established Surgeons Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list/requisition.

About the Employer

Qatar’s national healthcare delivery system is rapidly developing. Here, you will have the opportunity to team with the best and the brightest professionals in healthcare and to provide world class patient care service for the population. This medical group has one of the biggest workforce in Qatar, with more than 2 million people living and working in Qatar, this diverse and exciting organization has more than 90 different nationalities working to deliver the best care always to their patients and the Qatar community.

Since its establishment the healthcare provider rapidly developed medical facilities capable of providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of disease.  It currently manages 12 hospitals – 9 specialist hospitals and 3 community hospitals – as well as the National Ambulance Service and home and residential care services.

More about Qatar:

• Qatar is the host country of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and listed as the richest country in the world by Forbes.
• Qatar is home to many expats who relocated here for work and those drawn to its life of luxury, this is most evident in the capital city Doha.
• Doha is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of Qatar.
• Doha has awesome attractions. You will be able to experience adventure, buzzing nightlife, culture or relaxation. Qatar does not only offer the most amazing desert landscapes but also stunning beautiful beaches beautiful beaches to enjoy.