Cssd Technician

**Job Title**: CSSD Technician

**Department**: Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)
**Reports To**: CSSD Incharge / Nursing Superintendent / Operations Manager

**Job Summary**:
The CSSD Technician is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies to ensure infection control standards are maintained throughout the hospital.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Cleaning & Decontamination**:

- Receive used instruments and equipment from various departments.
- Inspect, sort, and clean instruments manually and using automated washers.
- Ensure proper use of enzymatic and disinfectant solutions.
- **Sterilization Process**:

- Operate autoclaves, ETO, plasma sterilizers, and other sterilization equipment.
- Label, pack, and wrap instruments as per standard sterilization protocols.
- Maintain sterility indicators and records for each cycle.
- **Quality Control & Documentation**:

- Perform biological and chemical indicator tests to ensure sterilization efficacy.
- Maintain records of sterilization loads, equipment maintenance, and supply distribution.
- Report malfunctioning equipment immediately to the incharge.
- **Supply & Inventory Management**:

- Maintain adequate stock of sterile packs, linen, and consumables.
- Ensure timely supply of sterile items to wards, OT, ICU, and other departments.
- Support periodic audits and inventory verification.
- **Infection Control & Safety**:

- Follow all hospital infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Wear appropriate PPE during all cleaning and sterilization procedures.
- Participate in CSSD training and continuous education programs.
- **Coordination**:

- Communicate with OT, ICU, and ward staff for instrument needs and return schedules.
- Support in training junior staff and maintaining departmental discipline.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- **Education**: Diploma in CSSD Technology / OT Technician / Diploma in Medical Sterilization Technology
- **Experience**: 1-3 years of experience in a hospital CSSD or equivalent setup
- **Skills Required**:

- Knowledge of sterilization techniques (Steam, ETO, Plasma, Dry Heat)
- Understanding of infection control and aseptic practices
- Record-keeping and basic computer skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person