Applications are invited from persons who possess the requisite experience, qualification and suitably meet the corresponding requirements for the following vacant role:
CSSD Assistant
This position reports to the CSSD Supervisor and will be responsible for the following performance areas:
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Key Outputs:
- To prepare sterile equipment, surgical devices and instruments and supply Theatre and peripheral departments in Hospital.
- Personnel should be able to demonstrate CSSD competency as per standard of practice.
- Execution of procedures and cleaning of instruments (decontamination), packing and sterilize unsterilized instruments.
- To pack and fold linen in the correct manner.
- Decontamination of surgical instruments and adhere to standards of practises as outlined.
- Actively involved in ensuring sterilization process of surgical instruments and devices.
- Sterility verification and documentation.
2. Linen and Drape Control:
- Folding methods for drape-or linen types are adhered to.
- Linen quality is inspected, and irregularities identified, recorded, and addressed as per procedure.
- New drapes are made as per set standard.
- Detergents are used as per set standards.
- Drape and instrument checklists are compiled and updated as per requirements.
3. Instrument Set Management:
- Post operative instruments are sorted and washed as per specific method and procedure set for category.
- Instrument milk is replaced as per set guidelines.
- Broken and blunt instruments are reported as per procedure.
- Missing instruments are reported as per procedure.
- Loan sets and borrowed instruments are handled as per procedure.
4. Stock Control:
- Linen Packs and Instrument Sets are assembled and packed according to a theatre specific check list.
- Linen Packs and Instrument Sets are dated, labelled, and supplied with sterile indicator as per procedure.
- Linen Packs and Instrument Sets are sealed, sterilized, and stored as per procedure.
- Shelf line of Linen Packs and Instrument Sets are controlled, and optimal levels are maintained to meet theatre and ward needs.
5. Functional Sterilisation Equipment:
- Biological- and chemical tests are performed as per procedure, and results are recorded on approved Urology Hospital documentation.
- Irregularities identified during in chemical tests are reported as per procedure.
- Operating procedure and supplier specifications are adhered to.
6. Client Satisfaction:
- Ensure client expectations are met.
- Participation in Quality and Improvement projects demonstrated.
- Professional ethics, and Urology Hospital values are demonstrated in behaviour.
- Competence demonstrated in all performance output areas.
- Behaviour exhibits outstanding excellent service.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12, Matric certificate.
- Relevant years’ experience working in CSSD.
- Private hospital experience will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Infection Control and Prevention.
- Knowledge of safety hazards in CSSD and Theatre.
- Understanding of the different CSSD and Theatre instruments and their usages.
- Willingness and ability to work shifts.
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Contact: Victoria Maleka
E-Mail: victoriam@urology.co.za
GENERAL NOTE: Please note that the Urology Hospital is a smoking-free facility and an equal opportunity employer. Should you not hear from us within fourteen working days after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy, and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information and any attached text or documentation that are retained by the Urolocare hospitals for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.
