Key Responsibilities

1. Department Operations

- Ensure smooth functioning of CSSD services on a daily basis.
- Supervise cleaning, disinfection, packing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of instruments and supplies.
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of sterile items to OT, ICU, wards, OPD, emergency, and other departments.

2. Sterilization Management

- Monitor sterilization processes including:
- Steam sterilization (Autoclave)
- ETO sterilization
- Low-temperature sterilization methods

- Ensure proper operation and validation of sterilization equipment.
- Monitor biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators.

3. Infection Control Compliance

- Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control practices.
- Coordinate with Infection Control Committee and Nursing departments.
- Implement aseptic handling procedures.

4. NABH & Quality Compliance

- Ensure compliance with NABH standards and hospital policies.
- Maintain CSSD SOPs, logs, records, and quality documentation.
- Participate in internal audits and quality improvement activities.

5. Inventory & Material Management

- Monitor inventory of sterile packs, consumables, linen, and instruments.
- Ensure proper storage and stock rotation.




- Coordinate with purchase and stores department for required materials.

6. Equipment Maintenance

- Ensure proper functioning and preventive maintenance of:
- Autoclaves
- ETO machines
- Washer disinfectors
- Sealing machines

- Coordinate with biomedical engineering department for repairs and AMC schedules.

7. Documentation & Record Keeping

- Maintain sterilization records and traceability logs.
- Maintain equipment maintenance records.
- Ensure proper documentation of biological and chemical indicator reports.

8. Staff Management

- Supervise CSSD technicians and support staff.
- Prepare duty rosters and allocate work responsibilities.
- Conduct staff training on sterilization and infection control practices.

9. Coordination with Departments

- Coordinate with OT, ICU, wards, nursing, biomedical, and infection control departments.
- Resolve issues related to sterile supplies and instrument availability.

10. Safety & Compliance

- Ensure adherence to biomedical waste management guidelines.
- Ensure staff safety practices and use of PPE.
- Report incidents, breakdowns, or process failures immediately.

📌 CSSD Manager (Vadodara)
🏢 Sumandeep Vidyapeeth
📍 Vadodara