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CSSD Attendant - Ascot Park Hospital at Joint Medical Holdings
Joint Medical Holdings
September 02, 2026
Full-time
On-site
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Responsible for processing of used instrumentation for main theatre. Conducting a detailed cleaning of instrumentation before sterilization. While ensure sterile supplies to the OT/ward.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Ability to apply both process and biological testing of autoclave.
Knowledge about the functions of an autoclave.
Participating in ensuring efficient workflow in CSSD.
Ensuring that adequate infection control policies are in place and adhered to
Ability to effectively manage linen control as well as surgical stock control.
Must be able to work under pressure, independently and unsupervised.
Knowledge of different types of instruments for packs required in the operating room.
COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(Educational Qualifications & Experience)
Must have Grade 12 qualification.
Must have minimum 1-2 years relevant CSSD experience.
CSSD Course and experience will be an advantage.
Must be prepared to work additional hours on request.
SKILLS
(Practical & Technical)
Must have excellent telephone skills.
Must possess excellent inter-personal skills.
Must be able to work independently under minimum supervision.
Excellent observation skills.
Must be computer literate
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
(PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS)
Professionalism and initiative
Well-spoken and respectful
Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.
YEARS/ MONTHS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1 to 2 years
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Participating in ensuring efficient workflow in CSSD will all Theatre staff.
Processing of used instrumentation for main theatre and wards
Ordering of new instruments when required.
Liaising with other Hospitals Theatre staff to borrow or lend out instruments.
AUTOCLAVING
Essential to have a sound knowledge of the operation and function of autoclave
Understand the importance of and usage of the machine
Ability to differentiate and understand the usage of chemical and biological test indicators
Knowledge of how to read test results and pick out any irregularities
Report and record all findings on a daily basis
Know the different cycles available for autoclaving packs and instrumentation
How to pack the autoclave with sets without overloading the autoclaving machine
Know and understand the use of indicator tape on packs
Double pack sharp instrumentation
Ability to estimate time of each cycle according to selected programme
How to handle packs one cycle is removed before storage
INSTRUMENTATION
Ability to name and differentiate each instruments according to use
Understand use of each instrument
Knowledge of care and handling of instruments
Ability to wash instruments using the correct chemicals approved by the company's infection control policy
Ensure maximum safety precautions taken whilst handling instruments
Knowledge of protocol to be adhered to when in contact with infectious packs
Ability to use instruments washer correctly to disinfects packs
Know how to compile different sets according to lists available in the department
Ensure sets are accurately packed and labelled to avoid any delay during procedures
Able to remove any defective item of the pack and replace or correctly indicate missing item on top of pack
Understand importance of shelf life of each item to maintain sterility of all packs at any given time
Ability to differentiate sterile from non-sterile packs
Identify broken instruments and send for repairs
LINEN
Identify the different types of linen available in stock
Ability to fold and pack linen according to department need
Knowledge of what is required in each pack according to sets
Know how to fold linen correctly to facilitate easy usage in the theatre.
Ability to identify linen that is not suitable for use and remove from shelf and send for mending
Follow up on linen for mending and report to Unit Manager
Sort out linen for laundry and take over linen brought back from laundry
Ensure linen sent to laundry timeously to avoid shortage of linen
Ability to accurately do stock of linen at the end of every month
Know how to fold surgeon's gloves correctly
Ability to use the correctly wrapping packs for autoclaving
Make up specific drapes for E.N.T, GYNAE, GENERAL and EYES
Report any shortages of linen to unit manager
Control of linen, packs and equipment
Accurately count linen being sent to laundry appropriately
RISK MANAGEMENT
Participating in effective sterilization process of sterile supplies.
Operating and monitoring steam autoclaves, sonic washers, and other sterilizing equipment
Cleaning sterilizing equipment and packing per discipline.
Ensuring that adequate infection control policies are in place and adhered to
Assist to wash and pack scrubs.
Accurate control of instrumentation before sterilization.
ADMIN MANAGEMENT
Organizing surgical instrument trays
Recording sterilizer test results
Regular Stocking and inventorying audits.
Ability to effectively manage linen control as well as surgical stock control.
Assist theatre staff with linen count.
GENERAL
This Job Description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.
The CSSD Attendant will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organisational development needs as appropriate within scope of practice.
The CSSD will be expected to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Health and Safety regulations of the hospital.
Upholds the organisation customer service standards at all time
Expected to carry out any additional tasks which is reasonable and within your scope of practice and development.
Damp dusting of Department every morning
Receive and pack away stock from surgical stores
Anticipate need of surgical orders and inform stores
Follow up on items not received
Attend CSSD Forums to upgrade and learn of new developments
Ability to work in conjunction with Theatre staff and ensure a smooth and efficient working environment
Responsible for processing of used instrumentation for main theatre. Conducting a detailed cleaning of instrumentation before sterilization. While ensure sterile supplies to the OT/ward.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Ability to apply both process and biological testing of autoclave.
Knowledge about the functions of an autoclave.
Participating in ensuring efficient workflow in CSSD.
Ensuring that adequate infection control policies are in place and adhered to
Ability to effectively manage linen control as well as surgical stock control.
Must be able to work under pressure, independently and unsupervised.
Knowledge of different types of instruments for packs required in the operating room.
COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(Educational Qualifications & Experience)
Must have Grade 12 qualification.
Must have minimum 1-2 years relevant CSSD experience.
CSSD Course and experience will be an advantage.
Must be prepared to work additional hours on request.
SKILLS
(Practical & Technical)
Must have excellent telephone skills.
Must possess excellent inter-personal skills.
Must be able to work independently under minimum supervision.
Excellent observation skills.
Must be computer literate
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
(PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS)
Professionalism and initiative
Well-spoken and respectful
Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.
YEARS/ MONTHS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1 to 2 years
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Participating in ensuring efficient workflow in CSSD will all Theatre staff.
Processing of used instrumentation for main theatre and wards
Ordering of new instruments when required.
Liaising with other Hospitals Theatre staff to borrow or lend out instruments.
AUTOCLAVING
Essential to have a sound knowledge of the operation and function of autoclave
Understand the importance of and usage of the machine
Ability to differentiate and understand the usage of chemical and biological test indicators
Knowledge of how to read test results and pick out any irregularities
Report and record all findings on a daily basis
Know the different cycles available for autoclaving packs and instrumentation
How to pack the autoclave with sets without overloading the autoclaving machine
Know and understand the use of indicator tape on packs
Double pack sharp instrumentation
Ability to estimate time of each cycle according to selected programme
How to handle packs one cycle is removed before storage
INSTRUMENTATION
Ability to name and differentiate each instruments according to use
Understand use of each instrument
Knowledge of care and handling of instruments
Ability to wash instruments using the correct chemicals approved by the company's infection control policy
Ensure maximum safety precautions taken whilst handling instruments
Knowledge of protocol to be adhered to when in contact with infectious packs
Ability to use instruments washer correctly to disinfects packs
Know how to compile different sets according to lists available in the department
Ensure sets are accurately packed and labelled to avoid any delay during procedures
Able to remove any defective item of the pack and replace or correctly indicate missing item on top of pack
Understand importance of shelf life of each item to maintain sterility of all packs at any given time
Ability to differentiate sterile from non-sterile packs
Identify broken instruments and send for repairs
LINEN
Identify the different types of linen available in stock
Ability to fold and pack linen according to department need
Knowledge of what is required in each pack according to sets
Know how to fold linen correctly to facilitate easy usage in the theatre.
Ability to identify linen that is not suitable for use and remove from shelf and send for mending
Follow up on linen for mending and report to Unit Manager
Sort out linen for laundry and take over linen brought back from laundry
Ensure linen sent to laundry timeously to avoid shortage of linen
Ability to accurately do stock of linen at the end of every month
Know how to fold surgeon's gloves correctly
Ability to use the correctly wrapping packs for autoclaving
Make up specific drapes for E.N.T, GYNAE, GENERAL and EYES
Report any shortages of linen to unit manager
Control of linen, packs and equipment
Accurately count linen being sent to laundry appropriately
RISK MANAGEMENT
Participating in effective sterilization process of sterile supplies.
Operating and monitoring steam autoclaves, sonic washers, and other sterilizing equipment
Cleaning sterilizing equipment and packing per discipline.
Ensuring that adequate infection control policies are in place and adhered to
Assist to wash and pack scrubs.
Accurate control of instrumentation before sterilization.
ADMIN MANAGEMENT
Organizing surgical instrument trays
Recording sterilizer test results
Regular Stocking and inventorying audits.
Ability to effectively manage linen control as well as surgical stock control.
Assist theatre staff with linen count.
GENERAL
This Job Description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.
The CSSD Attendant will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organisational development needs as appropriate within scope of practice.
The CSSD will be expected to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Health and Safety regulations of the hospital.
Upholds the organisation customer service standards at all time
Expected to carry out any additional tasks which is reasonable and within your scope of practice and development.
Damp dusting of Department every morning
Receive and pack away stock from surgical stores
Anticipate need of surgical orders and inform stores
Follow up on items not received
Attend CSSD Forums to upgrade and learn of new developments
Ability to work in conjunction with Theatre staff and ensure a smooth and efficient working environment