CSSD Technician

Job role: CSSD Technician

Key Responsibilities:

• Decontamination & Cleaning:
• Receive used instruments and equipment from operating rooms and outpatient departments.
• Pre-clean and disinfect instruments following safety guidelines.
• Assembly & Packaging:
• Inspect instruments for damage or wear and assemble instrument trays specific to ophthalmic procedures (e.g., cataract surgery, retinal surgery, glaucoma treatment).
• Package and label instrument sets accurately.
• Sterilization:
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment (autoclaves, ETO sterilizers).
• Ensure sterilization parameters are met (temperature, time, pressure).
• Storage & Distribution:
• Store sterile items properly to maintain sterility until use.
• Distribute sterile supplies to operating theatres and outpatient departments as needed.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain accurate sterilization records and logs.
• Follow infection control protocols and hospital policies.
• Participate in quality control checks and audits.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Diploma or certification in Sterile Processing or CSSD Technician Training.
• Experience: 1-2 years in a CSSD role, preferably in an ophthalmic or surgical hospital setting.
• Knowledge of: Ophthalmic surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, infection control standards.
• Skills: Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good organizational skills, teamwork.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person