The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a department of the Government of the Western Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
Experience: Appropriate CSSD experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work in a co-operative way within a team context and willingness to be rotated within the CPD department. Basic understanding of disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation.
DUTIES :
Effective application of sterilisation processes and techniques and promote/adhere to infection control as well as health and safety regulations. Decontaminate, pack and sterilise instruments linen and supplies. Assist with cleaning and testing of sterilisation equipment, washing machine and autoclaves, lift-up and pushing heavy equipment. Maintain equipment in an optimum working condition and utilisation of resources. Use autoclaves, washing machines and equipment/consumables in a cost-effective manner. Monitor, control and maintain adequate stock levels, report, and assist with investigation of lost instruments/equipment.
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