Department: Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)
Experience: 1–2 Years
Work Location: Navachethana Hospital
Shift: Rotational Shifts
Job Summary
Navachethana Hospital is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented CSSD Technician with 1–5 years of hospital experience. The candidate will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, packing, storing and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment while maintaining infection control standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning and disinfecting surgical instruments and medical devices.
- Inspecting, assembling and packing surgical instruments.
- Operating autoclaves, ETO sterilizers and washer disinfectors.
- Monitoring sterilization cycles using physical, chemical and biological indicators.
- Maintaining sterilization records and documentation.
- Ensuring proper storage and distribution of sterile supplies.
- Identifying damaged instruments and reporting them.
- Following infection prevention and control protocols.
- Coordinating with Operation Theatre and Nursing departments.
- Ensuring the timely availability of sterile instruments.
Educational Qualification
- Diploma / Certificate in CSSD Technology.
- Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (OTT).
- Related Allied Health Science qualification.
Experience Required
- 1–5 years of experience in a hospital CSSD department.
- Knowledge of sterilization procedures and infection control.
- Familiarity with autoclaves, ETO sterilizers and washer disinfectors.
- Basic computer knowledge for documentation.
Required Skills
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
- Good communication and teamwork.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in rotational shifts.
- Commitment to patient safety.