CSSD Technician

Job Description of Technician - CSSD

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage and distribution of

medical and surgical supplies and equipment used in the care and treatment of patients

following infection control practices.

• To maintain high standard of environmental cleanliness.
• To collect, receive, sort, clean, contaminated instruments, containers, treatment trays
• and other supplies and equipment that have been used in the operation theatre, NICU,PICU,

wards, emergency (casualty) room and prioritize sterilization depending on emergency requisitions.

• To carry out manual cleaning and cleaning by machines of the used reprocessible items.
• To inspect and replace missing or damaged equipment (if possible), carry out

lubrication/minor repairs (if required) before packing for Sterilization.

• To operate automatic and semi-automatic cleaning and sterilizing equipments like

Ultrasonic cleaners, Steam sterilizers, Ethylene oxide sterilizers, etc.

• To accurately carry out the cleaning, disinfection and sterilization process for all

reprocessible items using the method determined by the manufacturer and Infection

control.

• To maintain Quality Control parameters for all methods of sterilization and to document

the effectiveness of each method using Physical, Chemical and Biological indicators.

• To supply with documentation in a timely manner sterile instruments, linen and

dressing material to all departments such as OT, NICU, PICU, Wards and areas where sterile

supplies are essential.

• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials from Stores to include documenting

usage, issuing, receiving and reordering as assigned.

• Report problems and information of operational nature to the department head or

supervisor for appropriate action.

• To ensure care and maintenance of equipment such as cleaners, autoclaves etc.
• To perform other related duties incidental to work described as assigned.
• To actively participate in training programmes as organized from time to time by the

organization.

• To actively participate in training of newly joined trainee technicians.
• Will be responsible for any other duties assigned by the Reporting Authority from time to time.

Skill Set:

• Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by the In charge OT or supervisor of the

department.

• To understand and apply knowledge of medical terminology.
• To think independently and exercise ones own judgment in determining actions during

emergencies.

• Have an affinity for teamwork.
• Technical skills required for using and maintaining the various sterilization

equipments and the computer.

• Ability to comprehend written instructions given by the supervisors and the other

related departmental personnel.

• Ability to plan & organize ones work schedule effectively.
• Being a service provider listening and speaking are essential requirements to

understand and carry out the instructions given by users.

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