CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) Technician
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Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals nursing homes home care and community care.
We are urgently seeking a CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) Technician for a hospital in Westmeath Ireland.
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Responsibilities:
- Perform cleaning decontamination inspection packaging and sterilisation of surgical instruments and medical devices
- Operate and monitor autoclaves washer disinfectors and other CSSD equipment
- Assemble surgical trays and procedure packs according to hospital standards
- Maintain accurate sterilisation records and documentation
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention health & safety and hospital policies
- Identify and report damaged or malfunctioning instruments and equipment
- Manage stock rotation and inventory of sterile supplies
- Support theatre and clinical departments with timely supply of sterile instruments
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the CSSD department
- Participate in quality improvement and continuous training initiatives
Requirements
- Previous experience in CSSD or sterile services environment desirable
- Relevant Sterile Services/CSSD qualification preferred
- Knowledge of decontamination and sterilisation standards
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Sign on Bonus
- Full-time permanent employment contract
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive collaborative working environment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for career progression
- Free on-site parking
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Required Skills:
Previous experience in CSSD or sterile services environment desirable Relevant Sterile Services/CSSD qualification preferred Knowledge of decontamination and sterilisation standards Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment Good communication and teamwork abilities Commitment to patient safety and quality care
