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 days 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 Eastern Cape, East London. This job position was posted by WMS Secure. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-03-16 at 13:01:34 in the Logistics category

Click Go Apply to apply online!

---

You might also like these jobs in the same area.

More related positions

---