ISCO Occupation Group 5329.3 Sterile Services Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Sterile Services Technician: Sterile services technicians ensure decontamination of medical devices in compliance with strict hygienic procedures. They dismantle and re-assemble sophisticated medical equipment through sterilising, cleaning, and repackaging it for further usage, under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine or other qualified medical personnel.
Essential Skills
- Operate Microscope
- Professional Documentation In Health Care
- Hygiene In A Health Care Setting
- Sterilise Medical Equipment
- Maintain Personal Hygiene Standards
- Repackage Medical Equipment After Sterilisation
- Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
- Sterilization Techniques
- Microbiology-Bacteriology
- Adhere To Organisational Guidelines
- Communicate Effectively In Healthcare
- Follow Written Instructions
- Use Technical Equipment For Sterilisation
- Follow Clinical Guidelines
- Comply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice
- Microscopic Techniques
- Manage Infection Control In The Facility
- Infection Control
- Surgical Asepsis
- Participate In Medical Inventory Control
- Work In Multidisciplinary Health Teams
Optional Skills
- Follow Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Procedures
- Handle Chemical Cleaning Agents
- E-Procurement
- Medical Devices Materials
- Select Hazard Control
- Communicate In Foreign Languages With Health Service Providers
- Dispose Medical Waste
- Medical Informatics
- Health Care System
Alternative Names
- Disinfection Assistant
