PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

ZONE I – Receiving and Washing

Includes:

• Collection of used equipment from users
• Checking instrument / sets on return from users to ensure all items are present and in a good condition.
• Reporting any item missing immediately to the supervisor and user.
• Recording any incident of missing equipment or complaint into department diary.
• Ensuring equipment stays together for traceability process
• Identify equipment which can not go through the machinery and ensure it is traceable through other processes
• Hand washing of delicate or difficult to clean equipment
• Use of appropriate cleaning brushes and chemicals
• Restocking chemicals to the machines and working areas
• Cleaning of tables and machinery – loaders & carriages etc
• Use of computer tracking system for equipment.
• Use of all machinery for the cleaning of equipment.
• Use of air & water guns in the cleaning of equipment.
• Removal of clinical waste / used – returned linen - to collection area
• Communicating faults in area of machinery and structure to status board and informing the estates help desk
• Requesting replenishment stocks – chemicals – gloves – etc

• Replace chemicals to machinesDecant residual chemical into same batch container for use in machines

6.4 OTHER DUTIES:

• Follow all department policies and procedures
• Participation in the On Call system once proficient
• Participation in the Major Incident Call Out System – immediately
• Participation in any training relevant to the department
• To undertake training in TVQ levels and any up date to this.
• Follow all Quality Control / processes / techniques / Procedures
• Maintain a tidy and clean department
• Practice and encourage good communication
• Maintain good relations within the department and other departments
• Adhere to all Health & Safety Procedures
• Report verbally and by complete accident forms when necessary
• Follow Clinical Governance for the department
• Fill out appropriate incident forms
• Adhere to all allotted times for breaks
• Attend department meetings and be a participant
• Follow Rota’s : On Call / Bank Holiday work periods / Late weeks
• Assist new starters to settle into the department
• Additional over time within the week as required and able to do so.
• Week end over time as stated on rota
• Answer telephones and door bells and assist caller
• Follow Infection Control Instructions for within the department and throughout the hospital
• Keep all shoes provided in a clean state
  Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in multiple GCC states and is an emerging healthcare player in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary healthcare through our hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. We have over 20,000 plus dedicated employees across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: “We’ll treat you well.” We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC countries through our differentiated healthcare services across the “Aster”, “Medcare” and “Access” brands.
  For more details please visit our website https://www.asterdmhealthcare.com/
  Aster Hospitals , one of the largest private healthcare service providers in GCC, aim to make a difference with our patient-centric approach to medical care and an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence. Currently, Aster Hospitals are located in 4 countries in the GCC specializing in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare.
  These include Aster Hospitals (Mankhool and Al Qusais) in UAE, Aster Al Raffah Hospitals (Muscat, Sohar and Ibri) in Oman, Aster Hospital (Doha) in Qatar and Aster Sanad Hospital (Riyadh) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia delivering on a simple yet strong promise to its people: “We’ll treat you well.” Overall, Aster DM Healthcare Group has a strong presence in GCC and is an emerging healthcare provider in India with 25 hospitals, 116 clinics and 238 pharmacies manned by 20,500+ workforce (including approx. 1250 doctors on fee for service basis) from across the geographies.