Aga Khan Development Network CSSD Technician Jobs in Kenya
The Position
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret and Kimilili.
Overall Responsibility
Reporting to the Head Nurse – Theatre, the CSSD Technician will be responsible for control of all parts of the sterilization process: This includes decontamination, prep, pack, and sterilization of equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Document all sterilization of equipment.
Ensure sterile storage including remediation of equipment failures and hazards.
Monitor biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
Sort mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
Restock, labels, and maintain inventory, submits requisitions, collects, and distributes instruments, trays, and facility medical equipment.
Perform environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room and in equipment storage areas.
Verify that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement, and remove defective equipment.
Maintain a clean work area.
Assist with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
Maintain consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and CSSD while practicing excellent customer service.
Operate and maintain sterile reliance machine; keep records of loads completed, items of loads and maintenance procedures performed.
Operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
Decontaminate, reprocess, and maintain flexible endoscopes and bronchoscopes.
Monitor surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific, and potential needs for all cases.
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Maintain strong working/collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure flow and continuity of services.
Participate in-service presentations, including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement standards.
Education and Experience
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
A Certificate in CSSD Technician.
A Diploma in CSSD Technician will be an added advantage.
At least 2 years’ experience in health care related field, or same role in a health care facility is preferred.
Licensed by Kenya Health Professional Oversight Authority
Registered by Peri-operative Technician and Technologist Association of Kenya
Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer care skills
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Aga Khan Development Network CSSD Technician Jobs in Kenya
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