CSSD Technician

Instrument Cleaning and Decontamination: Receive used surgical instruments, trays, and equipment from OTs and wards. Perform manual or automated cleaning and decontamination of instruments. Sterilization Procedures: Operate autoclaves, ETO (ethylene oxide) sterilizers, and other sterilization equipment. Ensure proper loading, monitoring, and documentation of sterilization cycles. Inspection and Packaging: Inspect cleaned instruments for functionality and damage. Assemble and pack instrument sets according to surgical or departmental requirements. Storage and Distribution: Label, store, and distribute sterile packs to appropriate departments. Maintain sterility of items by adhering to correct storage procedures. Infection Control Compliance: Follow hospital infection prevention protocols strictly. Use PPE and safe handling techniques to prevent cross-contamination. Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine checks and cleaning of sterilization machines. Report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain logs for sterilization cycles, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory. Track expiry dates of sterile packs and reprocess as needed.