Department Management

- Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the CSSD and ensure smooth departmental operations.

- Plan and coordinate the receipt, cleaning, decontamination, packing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment.

- Ensure the availability of sterile instruments, dressing materials, and procedure sets as per departmental requirements.

- Coordinate with the Operation Theatre (OT), Nursing, Infection Control, and other clinical departments to ensure timely supply of sterile items.

B. Sterilization and Infection Control

- Ensure that all instruments and equipment are processed according to approved sterilization protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

- Monitor the functioning of autoclaves and other sterilization equipment.

- Ensure the use of appropriate chemical and biological indicators, as applicable, to monitor sterilization effectiveness.

- Maintain sterilization cycle records, load monitoring reports, and equipment performance records.

- Ensure proper segregation of clean, dirty, and sterile areas to prevent cross-contamination.

- Ensure the implementation of infection prevention and control practices within the department.

- Immediately report any sterilization failure, equipment malfunction, or infection control concern to the concerned authority.

C.

Quality

Assurance and NABH Compliance

- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control guidelines, and applicable NABH standards.

- Maintain all required CSSD registers, checklists, validation reports, and sterilization records.

- Ensure traceability of sterilized items,



including batch or load identification, wherever applicable.

- Participate in internal and external audits and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for identified non-conformities.

- Ensure that sterilization equipment is validated, calibrated, and maintained as per the prescribed schedule.

- Monitor departmental quality indicators and take corrective action wherever required.

D.

Staff

Management and Training

- Allocate duties and responsibilities to CSSD staff and ensure adequate staffing for departmental operations.

- Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, performance, and adherence to departmental protocols.

- Conduct training for staff on cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, biomedical waste management, and infection control practices.

- Ensure that staff use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow occupational safety measures.

- Maintain staff training, competency assessment, and attendance records.

E. Inventory and Equipment Management

- Monitor the availability and stock of sterilization consumables, packaging materials, chemicals, and other departmental supplies.

- Ensure proper storage conditions and maintenance of sterile packs,



including monitoring of package integrity and expiry or event-related sterility requirements as per hospital policy.

- Maintain inventory records and coordinate with the Stores Department for timely replenishment.

- Ensure proper handling and maintenance of CSSD equipment and report breakdowns to the concerned department.

- Monitor the condition of instruments and coordinate for repair or replacement when required.

F. Documentation and Reporting

- Maintain records of sterilization cycles, equipment maintenance, cleaning schedules, biological and chemical indicators, and sterilization failures.

- Ensure proper documentation of instrument receipt and issue, sterilization loads, and departmental activities.

- Prepare and submit periodic departmental reports to the reporting authority.

- Maintain records of incidents, complaints, corrective actions, and preventive measures.

- Ensure that all departmental documents are updated and readily available for audits.

G. Safety and Compliance

- Ensure proper segregation and handling of contaminated instruments and biomedical waste as per hospital policy and applicable regulations.

- Ensure protected handling of chemicals and contaminated materials.

- Monitor compliance with occupational health and safety protocols.

- Ensure that sterile supplies are transported and distributed safely without compromising their sterility.

- Report incidents, accidents, and unsafe practices to the concerned authority.

Interested candidates can share their resume at [email protected]

📌 Incharge - CSSD (New Delhi)
🏢 Holy Family Hospital
📍 New Delhi