Descrição
Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
- Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
- Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
- Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
- Making sure that all machines, equipment or instruments are working and safe for use/reuse.
- Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
- Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping/packing and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
- Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
- Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance and supplies.
- Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies and checking expiration dates.
- Conducting research and contribute to the improvement of the unit base on global standard updates and trends.
- Educating colleagues regarding the standard practices in reprocessing/sterilization to ensure that every action or work is aligned to prevent infections and further contamination.
- Comply with Infection Prevention and Control Programs, Patient Safety Requirements and adhere to Quality Standards and Best Practices (Policies, Procedures, Work Flows, Clinical Pathways and Documentation Standards)
- Handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and Hand washing as appropriate.
- Report defective equipment to Unit head or Biomedical Department.
- Identifies and places appropriate internal indicator as required.