Cssd Technician

Job Description of CSSD Technology

A **CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) Technician** or professional works in healthcare settings, typically in hospitals and clinics, ensuring the proper cleaning, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments and other medical devices. They play a critical role in maintaining a sterile environment to prevent infections and ensure the safety of surgical procedures.

**Job Description: CSSD TechnologyPosition Summary**

The CSSD Technologist is responsible for overseeing the decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of surgical and medical instruments used across various departments in a healthcare facility. They ensure that all equipment is sterilized and safe for patient use, adhering to infection control standards and guidelines.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Instrument Decontamination and Sterilization**:

- Receive and sort used surgical instruments and other medical devices.
- Operate sterilization equipment (autoclaves, chemical sterilizers, etc.) to ensure proper sterilization.
- Disassemble, clean, and inspect instruments for functionality and defects.
- **Maintenance of Sterilization Equipment**:

- Monitor and maintain the performance of autoclaves, washers, and other sterilization equipment.
- Perform routine checks and ensure that equipment is in proper working order.
- **Preparation of Surgical Sets**:

- Assemble and prepare surgical instrument sets for different surgical procedures.
- Ensure that instruments are complete, functional, and sterilized before use.
- **Inventory Management**:

- Monitor stock levels of surgical instruments, supplies, and sterilization materials.
- Coordinate with suppliers and departments to ensure the availability of necessary items.
- **Adherence to Infection Control Standards**:

- Follow strict hygiene and sterilization protocols in line with hospital policies and national/international standards.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA or other relevant infection control regulations.
- **Quality Control**:

- Monitor sterilization processes to ensure that instruments are sterilized effectively.
- Document sterilization processes and outcomes for traceability and quality assurance.
- **Training and Education**:

- Train new CSSD staff on sterilization techniques, equipment usage, and infection control practices.
- Participate in workshops and training to stay updated on new sterilization techniques and standards.
- **Coordination with Other Departments**:

- Collaborate with surgical, operating room, and other clinical teams to ensure timely delivery of instruments and sterile supplies.
- Respond to requests for instrument sets and other sterilized supplies as needed.

**Skills and QualificationsTechnical Skills**
- Knowledge of sterilization methods (steam, chemical, gas, dry heat).
- Proficiency in operating sterilization machinery and related CSSD equipment.
- Familiarity with medical instruments and their proper handling, assembly, and maintenance.

**Attention to Detail**
- Ability to identify defects in instruments and ensure instruments meet surgical standards.

**Problem-Solving Skills**
- Quick-thinking and adaptability in addressing challenges related to equipment failure or supply shortages.

**Communication and Teamwork**
- Effective communication to coordinate with surgical and hospital staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Pay: ₹8,130.55 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Rotational shift

**Experience**:

- total work: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person