CSSD Specialist

About Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group (HMG) strives to be a globally trusted leader in medical excellence and patient care. As the largest comprehensive healthcare provider in the Middle East, HMG focuses on developing advanced medical facilities and delivering innovative healthcare services from planning through implementation, operation, and accreditation.

Job Overview

This role involves executing routine technical tasks within the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), strictly following JCIA and CBAHI standards. Responsibilities encompass the entire sterilization process including documentation, packaging, storage, and distribution of sterile instruments, along with handling contaminated items from assigned hospital areas.

Key Duties

• Receive used contaminated materials from designated locations.
• Perform manual and machine-based decontamination using ultrasonic cleaners and automated washers.
• Correctly label packaged items with proper techniques.
• Load and unload sterilization equipment properly to ensure effective sterilization.
• Follow infection control protocols using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assemble and pack instrument sets using appropriate packaging materials and practices.
• Maintain asepsis principles throughout all processing stages.
• Store sterilized items suitably until required.
• Utilize chemical indicators to monitor quality control.
• Conduct disinfecting procedures per established policies.
• Transport sterile packages safely to respective units.
• Carry out daily sterilizer tests including warm-up, Bowie-Dick, spore, and leak tests.
• Complete delegated tasks assigned by supervisors within competency limits.
• Ensure compliance with JCIA and CBAHI standards.
• Engage in educational and training activities related to CSSD operations.
• Report incidents such as missing, damaged, or malfunctioning equipment and instruments to supervisors.
• Serve as acting CSSD Supervisor during their absence and assist in staff performance evaluations.
• Operate specialized equipment including ultrasonic machines, B.I. incubators, washer disinfectors, sealing devices, and steam sterilizers.
• Participate in patient-centered care initiatives fostering compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Perform additional tasks relevant to skills and knowledge as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role within the CSSD environment.

Certifications and Licensing

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or comparable certification.
• Valid Saudi Council registration and licensing from the country of origin.