Job Title CSSD Supervisor-Theatre Maintaining the processing and supply of sterile devices to theatre and other auxiliary departments in the hospital. Management and supervision of CSSD staff. Responsibility 1.INVENTORY · Keeping facilities stock of sterile supplies up to date by taking regular inventory of stocks, identifying shortages and ordering new equipment when necessary and requested · No wastage of supplies and stock with a positive stock variance 2.BUDGETING · Involvement in the annual budget preparation to ensure all needed equipment and instruments are budgeted for · Effective management of the CSSD unit, ensuring that all operational requirements are met daily · Effective management of cost saving in the CSSD environment · Controlling of theft and breakage of instruments · Quality assurance of theatre packs according to the standard · Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed · Budget plans in place to ensure timeous replacement of equipment is done and additional/new equipment is planned for · Effective cost management processes implemented and adhered to 3.HYGIENE · Ensure sterility of all equipment and stock at all times · Evaluate equipment storage facility and developing procedures to keep the equipment free of contamination · Excellent understanding of the working procedures in CSSD · Safe and clean working environment with no adverse events reported 4.STAFF SUPERVISION · Responsible for the actions by the CSSD assistants to ensure safe, quality practice · Staff duty delegation and monitoring of performance · Involve in recruitment and appointment of staff · Ability to train the CSSD Assistants to be functioning optimally · Management of staff, including staff hours · Effective staff management by ensuring processes are adhered to 5.RECORDKEEPING · Diligent recordkeeping to ensure effective tracking and monitoring of the facilities stock utilisation · Effective recordkeeping process inform the inventory process as a guide to tracking 6.INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL · Ensuring that sterile devices remain free of contamination · Assist in identifying and prevent potential sources of infection in the facility · Understanding of the Infection prevention & Control Standards and Sterilization Standards · Adherence to Standard protocols to prevent contamination 7.COMMUNICATION · Communicate effectively with doctors regarding patient requirements · Ensure handover of reports are communicated at the start / end of each shift · Positive patient outcomes 8.PATIENT CARE BY PROVIDING ELEMENTARY SERVICE · Practice patient care according to the scope of practice and assume total responsibility for these activities · Contribute to the holistic care of patients · Test Autoclaves daily, run a flash cycle and then perform a Bowie Dick test · Report any problems with the Autoclave immediately to the professional nurse or the Theater unit manager · Sort, record and wash all surgical instruments, anesthesia tubing and bottles in the mechanical washer · Check all instruments for any defects and report to the theater unit manager · Disinfect all dirty instruments and equipment in the dirty area · Assemble and pack all surgical instruments and equipment in the dirty area · Sterilize and store all packs in the sterile store, safely and effectively. · Keep a checklist for every pack and control the contents after each procedure · Operate all the machines in CSSD, safely and effectively · Keep sterile store neat and tidy · Ensure that there is enough packs and sets for the next day’s operating theater list · Check and record stock level of all items and monitor expiry date · Receive linen from laundry, check, fold and pack for sterilization · Any torn linen must be put aside and reported to the theater unit manager. · Collect non-sterile surgical instruments and deliver all processed sterile packs to the wards and divisions · Perform on call duties whenever assigned on the roster. · Improved patient safety. · Infection Prevention and Control 9.SELF CONDUCT & SELF DEVELOPMENT · Report for duty at; Day shift – 06:45 · Initiate and participate in ward meetings and contribute to improve patient care and good team work. · Schedule and attend all training offered, as agreed with by the Theater unit manager. · Keep a record of your personal and employees in-service training. · Attend a minimum of 18 hours training per year. · Employee is accountable and responsible · Address development needs · Improved technical aptitude and performance of employees. · Encourages employees to pursue career goals. · Each employee becomes an ambassador for AHC. 10.ASSETS AND STOCK MANAGEMENT · Ensure ability to operate /utilise all equipment in Theater. · Safe guard equipment against damages and theft. · Report any faulty equipment to the shift leader immediately. · Charge all stock/equipment used in CSSD to ensure current procedure as per Theater SOP. · Check stock and equipment as directed by the Theater unit manager. · Contribute to cost saving measures pertaining to the usage of telephone, electricity, stationery and other materials. · Reduction in repairs due to mishandling. · Prevent wastage. · Improved stock control. 11.POLICIES & PROCEDURES · Adhere to all AHC policies and procedures. · Comply with all legislation regulating CSSD Standards. · Comply with legislation relating to the basic conditions of employment act, occupational health and safety act and labour relations act. · Awareness of AHC and unit standards · Achieve a safe workplace environment. · Prevent Medico-Legal litigation. · Ensure employee works within the delegated tasks by the Theater unit manager 12.QUALITY ASSURANCE · Reporting of all adverse incidents within 24 hours as per policy to the Theater unit manager. · Participate in Hand Hygiene Campaign · Constant improvement of standards. · Improves and develops a safe workplace environment for all. · Achieve accreditation by department of health and NCS.

Central Sterile Supply Supervisor – Theatre position available in Buffalo City, East London. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-03-12 in the Healthcare Nursing category

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