UPMC Group | CSSD Operative

CSSD Operative - UPMC Whitfield Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital Job type: Fixed Term Overview of role: UPMC Whitfield Hospital are recruiting a CSSD Operative on a full-time basis. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. The role of CSSD Operative is to manage all activities within the CSSD Department in UPMC Whitfield Hospital, promotion UPMC values, mission, and vision. To work in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing, and other members of the inter-professional team, ensuring that resources are both effectively and efficiently used. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: General : Act as a positive role model and provide support advice to staff. Demonstrate expert practice where appropriate. Lead by example through visible leadership to motivate and empower others. The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the quality of care within the CSSD Department and the achievement of safe, professional, and competent practice. Ensure correct and safedecontamination and sterilisation of all medical devices in a timely fashion. Transport of sterile items and storage of sterile items. Be familiar with Stock control. Complete traceability on tracker system Disinfection, inspection, packaging, and sterilisation of medical devices. Adhering to all department and hospitalpolicies and procedures. Be familiar with Training and Education programmes. Attend meetings regarding CSSD. To work with others as part of a team. All CSSD staff must understand the importance of confidentiality. To ensure that the available Hospital resources are used in the most efficient and effective manner. To contribute to Hospital wide activities that promote and support the development of the service provided. To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with Hospital ethos, policies, and SOP's. Identify any areas of continuous concern relating to CSSD practice reporting to the department manager and Director of Nursing and Assistant Directors of Nursing as soon as reasonably possible, detailing the action that has been initiated. To undertake a pro-active role in the accreditation process and ensure that quality improvement is embedded into CSSD practice. Professional Accountability and Development: Act as a positive role model with regards to the Hospital ethos and UPMC values and provide a professional service To complete and comply with all clerical, paperwork and administration procedures to ensure that the reporting systems and monitoring responsibilities are maintained throughout. To use resources both effectively and efficiently. Maintain effective communication and negotiate with colleagues of other speciality services and departments to ensure co-operation with achieving objectives and to promote good working relationships. To undertake as required any immediate responses to emergencies such as, fire alarms etc. To inform the Department Manager of any health and safety issues as required. To participate and undertake a pro-active role in the hospital quality processes such as accreditation. To approach interpersonal relationships in a manner that promotes a healthy working environment and avoids conflict. Undertake any other reasonable duty as directed to ensure the smooth running of the department. To participate and undertake a pro-active role in achieving cost-saving measures. Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the following and always practice within the guidelines and policies written at both unit and Hospital level: Occupational Health Facilities Management Moving and Handling Health and Safety Departmental Financial & Budgetary Controls Quality & Audit: Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation. Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation standards at all times. Health and Safety: To uphold UPMC Whitfield Hospital's policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend updates. Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures. To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post. Qualifications & Experience: The Post holder must hold the following to fulfil the requirements of this post: At least 1 years' experience in a CSSD, Pharmaceutical or clean room industry. * Knowledge of Theatre Instruments is desirable. * Previous experience in patient care - desirable. Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues. Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable. Benefits - Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments. Development and Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. About UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA. Skills: CSSD Disinfection Patient Care