Anandan Mohan

Certificate II

Mount Hospital.

150 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth.WA 6000

Duties and Responsibilities (work placement):

Medical Device Assembly & Disassembly
Skilled in correctly assembling and disassembling complex reusable medical devices (RMDs), ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and hospital protocols.
Ensures that delicate and high-precision surgical instruments, including those with multiple components, are properly reassembled for safe clinical use.

Cleaning, Disinfection, & Instrument Maintenance

Proficient in manual and automated cleaning processes, including enzymatic soaking, ultrasonic cleaning, and thermal disinfection, ensuring the thorough removal of contaminants and bioburden. Follows strict decontamination protocols to prevent cross-contamination, and microbial transmission within sterile environments. Conducts routine maintenance checks on surgical instruments, identifying wear, damage, or malfunction, and reporting issues for timely repairs or replacements.
Inspection, Packaging & Aseptic Wrapping
Performs meticulous visual and functional inspections of medical instruments to identify contamination, defects, or mechanical faults before sterilization.
Uses aseptic wrapping techniques to ensure sterile integrity, selecting appropriate packaging materials based on instrument type and sterilization method.
Labels and tracks packaged items with sterilization indicators, batch numbers, and expiry dates, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS 4187 & AS/NZS 5369.
Sterilization Process Execution & Load Management
Operates and monitors autoclaves, low-temperature sterilizers (e.g., hydrogen peroxide and ethylene oxide), and high-level disinfectants to ensure safe and effective sterilization of instruments and surgical trays. Follows strict sterilization cycle parameters, including temperature, pressure, exposure time, and drying phases, to achieve optimal decontamination results.
Verifies sterilization effectiveness by conducting biological indicator (BI) and chemical indicator (CI)tests, documenting results to maintain quality control and regulatory compliance.
Documentation, Record-Keeping & Compliance
Maintains detailed sterilization records, including load logs, equipment cycle printouts, and validation reports, ensuring full traceability and audit compliance.
Ensures all sterilization processes align with infection control policies, WHS regulations, and national
healthcare accreditation standards.
Proficient in digital documentation systems for tracking sterilization cycles, inventory, and compliance checklists.
Sterile Stock Management & Distribution
Manages sterile storage areas, ensuring proper stock rotation, organization, and protection of Conducts routine stock audits to track usage, prevent shortages, and maintain par levels of critical surgical supplies.

Coordinates with healthcare teams to ensure timely distribution of sterile items while maintaining contamination -free handling procedures.

Certificate III in Sterilization Services.

Institute of Health and Nursing, Australia.

Level 2 and 4, 12 St. George Terrace,

Perth, WA 6000.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of AS/NZS 4187 and AS/NZS 5369 standards - ensuring strict adherence to best practices in medical device decontamination, sterilization, and storage. Capable of interpreting and applying regulatory updates to maintain compliance in healthcare environments.

Expertise in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices-skilled in the complete reprocessing cycle of RMDs, including pre-cleaning, manual and automated washing, thermal disinfection, lubrication, and drying. Familiar with handling complex and delicate surgical instruments to preserve functionality and sterility.
Proficiency in Instrument Assembly and Functionality Testing- Adept at correctly assembling, disassembling, and inspecting surgical instruments for functionality, damage, and wear. Knowledgeable in identifying faulty or compromised instruments, and ensuring they meet quality assurance standards before sterilization.
Advanced Sterilization Techniques and Equipment Operation-Experienced in utilizing various sterilization methods, including steam sterilization (autoclaving), low-temperature sterilization (hydrogen peroxide and ethylene oxide), and high-level disinfection. Skilled in verifying sterilization parameters, cycle validation, and troubleshooting equipment issues.
Aseptic Wrapping & Packaging Expertise - Proficient in aseptic wrapping techniques, selection of appropriate packaging materials, and proper labeling to maintain sterility and traceability. Ensures compliance with expiration dates, load tracking, and storage best practices to reduce contamination risks.
Strict adherence to infection prevention and control protocols- demonstrates a strong commitment to infection control measures, including personal protective equipment (PPE) use, environmental cleaning, and waste disposal. Familiar with infection transmission risks and strategies to minimize healthcare-associated infections.

Hands-on experience with manual cleaning and decontamination procedures -skilled in manually decontaminating heat-sensitive instruments, using enzymatic cleaners, ultrasonic washers, and brushing techniques to ensure thorough bioburden removal before sterilization.
Inventory Management and Sterile Stock Control: Knowledgeable in stock rotation, proper storage conditions, and maintaining par levels of sterile instruments. Experienced in conducting stock audits, managing expiry dates, and ensuring timely restocking to support hospital operations.

Workplace Health & Safety Compliance - Strong understanding of WHS regulations, chemical handling, hazard identification, and emergency response procedures. Maintains a safe working environment by following correct ergonomic practices, and minimizing risks in high-pressure settings.
Technical and Digital Competency - Proficient in using sterilization tracking systems, barcode scanning, and electronic documentation for accurate record-keeping and traceability. Capable of logging sterilization cycles, generating reports, and maintaining compliance with audit requirements.
Strong Attention to Detail and Quality Assurance - Highly detail-oriented, with a focus on precision, ensuring all sterilization processes meet strict quality control measures. Skilled in conducting biological and chemical indicator tests, validating sterilization cycles, and identifying potential process deviations.
Effective Communication and Team Collaboration - Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear coordination with surgical teams, infection control departments, and hospital staff. Works efficiently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, while upholding professionalism and teamwork.

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