CSSD Technician

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Job Overview

Qualifications And Skills

• Proven expertise in sterilization techniques, ensuring proper decontamination and processing of medical equipment (Mandatory skill).
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with instrument decontamination procedures and protocols within a hospital setting (Mandatory skill).
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating and maintaining autoclaves and other sterilization equipment with accuracy and diligence (Mandatory skill).
• Comprehensive understanding of infection control practices and their critical application in the CSSD workflow for patient safety.
• Ability to effectively manage and maintain inventory of sterile and non-sterile instruments, supplies, and consumables for department needs.
• Experience implementing and monitoring quality assurance measures to comply with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Competence in CSSD workflow management, including handling instrument tracking, documentation, and adherence to set timelines.
• Strong collaborative skills for effective communication with other hospital departments to coordinate timely delivery and retrieval of sterilized items.
  

Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform all stages of decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, labeling, and sterilization of surgical and clinical instruments according to hospital protocols.
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment safely, following established cycles and maintenance schedules.
• Monitor and document sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and accurate record keeping.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels of sterile supplies, tracking stock usage and reporting shortages or malfunctions promptly.
• Adhere strictly to guidelines for the receipt, storage, distribution, and retrieval of medical equipment and supplies within the CSSD.
• Support quality assurance activities such as validation of sterilization, biological testing, and internal audits to uphold safety and efficacy.
• Coordinate with operating rooms and clinical units for timely delivery and collection of sterile items and urgent requests.
• Participate actively in training, department meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing CSSD operations and outcomes.