L Central Sterile Services Department Operative

• Hospital Sterile Services Department (H.S.S.D.) Operatives should conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe patient care. The personal characteristics that indicate these principles should include:

o Confidentiality

o Courtesy

o Accountability

o Communication

o Dignity and privacy

The C.S.S.D. Operative will:

• Work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Have a working knowledge and comply with the Recommended Practices for Endoscope Reprocessing Units, Health Service Executive (2012) and Standards and Recommended Practices for Central Decontamination Units, Health Service Executive (2011).
• Reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean either manually or with the use of mechanical aids, disinfect, check, assemble, disinfect and or sterilize, dispatch and track, using all solutions and machines according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.
• Provide a collection and delivery service to CSSD customers.
• Inform the Supervisors of any raw material shortages and ensure stock is rotated.
• Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Department’s workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports.
• Undertake initial investigation into non-conformances reports as instructed.
• To ensure safe handling of transportation trolleys and reusable medical devices.
• Handle sterile packages in line with local SOPs.
• Stock and replenish all stores as required
• Participate in Decontamination Audits.