Collect, sort, pre-clean, and wash used surgical instruments and medical devices using ultrasonic cleaners and washer-disinfectors.
- Inspection &
- Testing:
Inspect delicate instruments, micro-tools, and trays under magnification for cleanliness, alignment, and function.
- Assembly &
- Packaging:
Assemble procedural instrument kits and wrap trays accurately according to hospital and manufacturer checklists.
- Sterilization Operation: Operate hospital sterilizers (steam autoclaves, ETO gas, or hydrogen peroxide plasma) and run biological and chemical indicator tests.
- Inventory &
- Traceability:
Maintain electronic or physical logbooks to track sterilization cycles, expiration dates, and distribution to the Operation Theatre (OT) and clinical wards.
- Infection Control &
- Compliance:
Adhere strictly to hospital safety protocols, infection prevention guidelines, and NABH standards.
- Training &
- Supervision:
Guide and support junior staff or trainees in daily department routines.
Qualifications &
- Requirements
- Education: Diploma or B.Sc. in Central Sterile Supply Technology (CSSD), Operation Theatre Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: minimum 6 months to 2 years of hands-on experience in a hospital CSSD environment.
- Certifications: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CBSPD credentials are a solid plus.