CSSD Technician

Full job description
The central sterile processing technician coordinates and collaborates the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies needed for daily surgical procedures in surgery and related departments.

Responsible for control of all parts of the sterilization process:

· Decontamination;

· Prep, pack, sterilize;

· Documentation of sterilization; and sterile storage including remediation of equipment failures and hazards.

Provide integrity and sterility of products and services for the customers.
Work in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products.
Maintain consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Central Service Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.
Operate and maintain sterilizer machine; keep records of loads completed, items of loads and maintenance procedures performed
Operate and maintain decontamination equipment
Decontaminate, reprocess and maintain flexible endoscopes and broncoscope
Monitor surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases.
Assist with cleaning of rooms between cases and terminal cleaning
Assist in preparation with patients in pre-op and post-op area
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Monitor and maintain appropriate records to remain compliant with applicable regulatory agencies, as well as reporting occurrences immediately to supervisors.
Maintain strong working/collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure flow and continuity of services.
Attend in-service presentations, including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDS and OSHA standards.
Report defective equipment to supervisor or staff.
Professional Requirements

Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Complete annual education requirements.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
· Other day-to-day duties of sterile processing technicians include:

o Operating and monitoring steam autoclaves, sonic washers, and other sterilizing equipment

o Cleaning sterilizing equipment

o Organizing surgical instrument trays

o Recording sterilizer test results

o Stocking and inventorying crash carts

To participate in the appraisal scheme in accordance with Hospital policy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹16,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:

total work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person