Sterilization Technician

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

Main Purpose:

According to protocols applied in the corresponding service(s) or ward(s) of a medical structure, carrying out sterilization of medical equipment, instrument and surfaces, according to MSF protocols and procedures and universal hygiene standards, in order to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment

Accountabilities:

•  Knowing and strictly applying all specific sterilization and hygiene protocols and security rules. Proactively seeking advice and clarifications from the functional supervisor in case of doubt, about the specific protocols or procedure to follow in each specific case.
• Maintaining clean, disinfected and safe, the working environment allocated to his/her position, applying the specific protocols and using the tools and equipment provided. This includes cleaning all instruments in the sterilization solution and running them through the sterilizer, operating at the instructed correct time.
• Maintaining clean and organized, the sterilization area/room and equipment, recognizing all instruments as per the provided diagrams, organizing all instruments for packaging, packing the instruments according to the sets as directed by the supervisor and labeling all sets correctly with the expiry date clearly indicated
• Delivering the instruments to the different wards or departments
• Collecting and evacuating waste produced and by medical structures to the designated site, previously sorted by medical staff, emptying out dustbins as often as necessary to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment
• Reporting any repair or maintenance work needed related to sterilization to the supervisor, as well as any relevant information related to his/her responsibilities
• Ensuring availability of sterilized instruments and material, and drawing up orders for on-going needs
• Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols. Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device
• Control the consumption of inputs, identify and communicate to the supervisor in advance in case a new request is necessary
• Observe the quality of the instruments, replace and highlight if it do not meet the standard to be accommodated on the set for use

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Literacy (reading and writing). Internally trained by MSF desirable. OT training desirable

Experience

Previous experience in relevant positions (Sterilization technician)