Cssd Technician

Qualification

Diploma & Degree in CSSD Technology

Job Purpose

• To provide effective disinfection and sterilization services. Assist in performing sterilization activities, such as reprocessing, segregation, decontamination and packing under supervision of medical and surgical equipment/instruments. Assist in performing sterilization activities, ensures all surgical items and instruments are sterilized as per the rules and with the required procedure.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for receipt of different un-sterile instrument packs with a checklist and record in appropriate register.
• Disassembling, decontaminating, inspecting and reassembling surgical/medical instruments in accordance with established procedures.
• Responsible for cleaning setting up the sets as per the protocol. Autoclave according to laid down protocol and dispatch to respective departments/sections. Ensure that each autoclave cycle is recorded.
• Packing and wrapping, sealing and labelling instruments and sets.
• Contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and co-operation within the Department and with other Departments.
• Responsible for the care and handling of all surgical instruments, sterile stock, linen, supplies and equipment in line with competencies.
• Performs all duties in accordance with position description & CSSD Technician Competencies
• Initiates and maintains effective communication lines and teamwork/collaboration within the Operating Theatre & CSSD
• Maintains a safe clean environment using only authorized cleaning products and adheres to the principles of infection control
• Promotes & adheres to Occupational Health & Safety Policies & Procedures
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor that you are capable to perform.
• Participates as a team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment
• Attends all compulsory core education and teamwork within the facility
• Set up instrument wash room with distinct areas for clean and dirty.
• Set up of all Sterilizers
• Apply the principles of microbiology & infection control to all activities in restricted and semi-restricted areas.
• To maintain Quality Control parameters for all methods of sterilization and to document the effectiveness of each method.

Working conditions

• Will work in Shifts (Morning, Evening & Night) of 8.5 hours a day.
• Will remain on call for emergencies.
• Stretched working hours

Skills & Abilities

• Should have very good assisting skill.
• Should have basic knowledge of computers.
• Should be polite & good in communication while handling patient.