Fakeeh Care Group
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you an experienced Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) professional seeking to build a meaningful career with a premier healthcare leader in Saudi Arabia? Fakeeh Care Group is actively seeking a highly meticulous Sterilization Specialist / Technician to join our infection control and CSSD operational team in Jeddah.
In this vital clinical support role, the Sterilization Specialist Technician – Fakeeh Care Group is responsible for managing the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and sterile supply trays across all operating rooms and clinical departments. By upholding rigorous infection prevention protocols and ensuring the absolute sterility of surgical tools, you directly safeguard patient safety and support life-saving surgical care.
About Fakeeh Care Group:
Fakeeh Care Group is a world-class healthcare organization and leading medical provider headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Renowned for clinical excellence, state-of-the-art medical technology, and patient-centered care, the group encompasses top-tier hospitals, specialized outpatient centers, academic institutes, and diagnostic facilities across the region. Fakeeh Care Group combines clinical innovation with international quality standards to deliver exceptional healthcare services to thousands of patients daily.
Key Responsibilities & CSSD Operations:
1. Instrument Decontamination, Processing & Sterilization:
– Receive, sort, disassemble, and decontaminate surgical instruments, scopes, and medical devices using automated washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and manual washing techniques.
– Inspect, test, and assemble complex surgical instrument sets and trays, ensuring functional integrity, sharpness, cleanliness, and alignment before packaging.
– Select appropriate sterilization modalities (steam autoclaving, low-temperature hydrogen peroxide plasma, ethylene oxide) based on manufacturer guidelines and material compatibility.
– Load, operate, and monitor sterilization machinery, logging cycle parameters, pressure readings, and exposure times accurately.
2. Quality Assurance, Testing & Infection Control:
– Perform daily biological indicator (BI) testing, chemical indicator checks, and Bowie-Dick air removal tests on all autoclaves and sterilization units to ensure equipment accuracy.
– Maintain meticulous sterilization logs, digital tracking entries, and batch recall records in compliance with Ministry of Health and international healthcare standards.
– Follow strict infection prevention guidelines, operating within designated CSSD work zones (Decontamination, Assembly/Packing, Sterile Storage) while wearing appropriate PPE.
– Manage sterile store inventories, enforcing First-In, First-Out (FIFO) stock rotation, inspecting wrap integrity, and monitoring environmental parameters (temperature, humidity).
3. Inter-Departmental Coordination & Compliance:
– Coordinate directly with Operating Theatre (OT) nurses, surgeons, and department heads to prioritize emergency instrument sets and ensure timely turnaround times.
– Report machine malfunctions, mechanical failures, instrument damage, or tray shortages immediately to CSSD supervisors and maintenance engineers.
– Adhere strictly to Fakeeh Care Group’s Person-Centered Care ethos, occupational health policies, and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) guidelines.
– Participate in regular infection control audits, quality improvement programs, and continuous education workshops to maintain high CSSD performance.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic Credentials & Professional Licensure:
* Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in CSSD Technology, Sterilization Technology, Surgical Technology, or a related healthcare discipline.
* Valid license/registration as a CSSD Technician/Specialist from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
* Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
– Required Experience & Clinical Expertise:
* Minimum 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) within an accredited hospital or surgical center.
* In-depth knowledge of complex surgical instruments, specialized tray configurations, and high-level disinfection protocols.
– Technical Mastery & Systems Capabilities:
* Comprehensive understanding of sterilization methodologies, biological monitoring, Bowie-Dick testing, and chemical indicators.
* Familiarity with instrument tracking software, barcode scanning systems, and hospital information platforms.
– Personal Attributes & Communication:
* Outstanding attention to detail, physical stamina, and manual dexterity for handling delicate medical instrumentation.
* Good spoken and written English communication skills; Arabic language capability is a strong asset.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive tax-free salary package tailored for the Saudi Arabian healthcare sector.
– Comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage for employee and eligible dependents.
– Paid annual leave entitlements and round-trip home airfare allowances per Saudi Labor Law.
– End-of-service gratuity and continuous professional development (CPD) pathways within Fakeeh Care Group.
To apply for this job please visit careers.fakeeh.care.