CSSD Supervisor

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Sterilization Service Management:
• Monitor sterilization procedures and ensure all are conducted in accordance with accepted sterilization methods, principles, standards and regulations;
• Oversee development, reviews and implementation of sterilizing programs conducive to the delivery of quality CSSD services through the application of best practice;
• Complete CSSD procedure development, compliance and auditing as required
• Ensure that all resources required to deliver quality CSSD services are available;
• Ensure that all CSSD staff maintain a contemporary knowledge of practices and standards in CSSD ensuring that they are applied to the provision of service delivery;
• Ensure that CSSD staff liaise with appropriate clinical personnel as required to facilitate a high quality service;
• Demonstrate and promote exemplary documentation skills for all areas of CSSD reporting and validating;
• Ensure CSSD stock levels are maintained to provide adequate supply to the Hospital and are readily available
• Liaise with the OT HOD to ensure the quality of service provided by CSSD is acceptable and appropriate;
• Monitor the quality of CSSD services and provide feedback and/or improvements to the OT HOD where appropriate.
• Human Resource Management:
• In consultation with the OT HOD, ensure that recruitment, selection, induction and separation of CSSD personnel is conducted in accordance with organizational policies and procedures;
• Assist the OT Manager by ensuring key performance targets within the unit including rostering; work hours; care and service performance are met;
• Ensure staff performance is reviewed and managed in accordance with organizational policy;
• Ensure all employees are competent and meeting role and service delivery expectations;
• Anticipate and identify staff training needs and requirements;
• Ensure that sufficient and appropriate labour resources are available to meet service delivery needs;
• Authorize staff time and attendance and leave records as stipulated in the hospital policy
•  Other Responsibilities:
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of CSSD Technician in accordance to hospital protocol and in adherence to the infection control standards.
• Accept, adhere to and promote requirements to a safe working environment, appropriate standards and risk management guidelines to ensure health and safety obligations are met to maintain a safe working environment
• Participate in meetings and forums as required;
• Foster a cooperative work environment and maintain open communication through effective interpersonal skills and appropriate forums;
• Participate in and recommend quality activities aiming to improve work practices to exceed customer expectations;
• Accept individual responsibility and accountability for own performance and professional development;
• Accept and adhere to all policies and procedures of Alexis Hospital;
• Undertake other duties/responsibilities as directed by the designated authority
• Coordinates with external hospitals for sterilization as and when required.

Qualification & Experience

• Education & Licensure:
• Diploma in CSSD
• Paramedical council Registration
• Experience & Qualifications : 7–10 years of experience in an operation theatre environment.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in CSSD is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and crisis management skills.
• Sound knowledge of CSSD protocols, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and hospital management systems.