CSSD Technician

The CSSD Technician will support sterilization services, infection control, surgical instrument processing, sterile supply preparation, hospital operations, and CSSD documentation at Fortis Hospitals, Mumbai, Vashi Gaon. This requires CSSD Technician Course or Diploma with 0–1 year of experience.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Receive, clean, disinfect, inspect, pack, sterilize, and issue surgical instruments and reusable medical items.
• Prepare surgical trays, procedure packs, linen packs, and sterile materials as per OT and ward requirements.
• Operate autoclave, washer disinfector, ultrasonic cleaner, sealing machine, and CSSD equipment under supervision.
• Maintain sterilization cycle records, batch numbers, chemical indicator records, biological indicator records, and issue logs.
• Coordinate with OT, ICU, emergency, wards, nursing, and infection control teams for sterile material requirements.
• Check instruments for damage, rust, stains, missing parts, or improper cleaning before packing.
• Follow decontamination, CSSD zoning, PPE, hand hygiene, infection control, and biomedical waste protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness, discipline, and equipment readiness in CSSD areas.
• Report failed sterilization cycles, instrument shortage, equipment issues, or contamination concerns promptly.
• Support timely availability of safe and sterile instruments for surgeries and procedures.
• Maintain documentation accuracy and audit-ready CSSD records.
• Ensure safe, hygienic, and reliable sterile supply support.