CSSD Technician

Job Description

• Performs all functions of CSSD.
• Collection of instruments with proper checking and integrity of equipment.
• Establishes and ensures the implementation of CSSD policies and procedures.
• Receiving the instrument properly and uses prescribed technique for disinfection and cleaning methods.
• Using proper P.P.E. (personal protective equipment) and follow infection control protocol lead by hospital policies in each area of the department
• Directs and supervises activities of CSSD assistants relating to the operations involved in CSSD.
• Performs duties as CSSD technician independently and work proficiently.
• Consistently uses recipes to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize and/or peel pouch and label instruments. Also, identifies the cleanliness and functionality.
• Properly handles sterile item supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Selection of proper sterilization method and required know and follow the principles of sterilization.
• Proper distribution of items to respective department.
• Maintain all decontamination records, updates the checklist and maintain all sterilization records to be updated.
• Assesses CSSD supply needs and establish a standard CSSD inventory level for supplies and function of instruments and equipment’s.
• Reporting shortage of material to the supervisor/ in charge at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishment
• Develop, coordinate and participate in routine educational program and staff meeting to facilitate professional growth and quality patient care.
• Monitors compliance with hospital policies and procedures
•  Coordinates with PCI nurse. Promoting & maintaining qualities in all services & ensure continuous quality improvement measure are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies & procedure.
• Maintaining strict confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded.
• Participating in education session conducted for department staff and various hospital committee and staff meeting.
• Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the departments/divisions and also within the other department facility
• Technician should understand/know the efforts, service, special skills and caring of instrument which ultimately effecting the early recovery and discharge of each patient.