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CSSD Technician Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (NMCH & RC) Navodaya Education Trust, Raichur, KarnatakaPosition Title: CSSD Technician (2 Nos)Department: Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)Reports To: CSSD In-charge / Nursing Superintendent / Hospital AdministratorEmployment Type: Full-timeLocation: Raichur, KarnatakaSalary Range: negotiable based on experience & qualificationJob Purpose: To ensure effective sterilization, disinfection, and supply of sterile instruments, linen, and equipment to all clinical departments, maintaining highest standards of infection control and patient safety as per NABH, NABL, and hospital protocols.Key Responsibilities1. Sterilization & DisinfectionOperate and maintain autoclaves, ETO sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and other CSSD equipment.Perform high-level disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments, endoscopes, linen, dressings, and other medical devices.Monitor and document sterilization cycles (temperature, pressure, time, Bowie-Dick test, chemical indicators, biological indicators).2. Instrument & Equipment ManagementReceive, inspect, clean, assemble, pack, label, and dispatch sterile sets and packs to OT, wards, ICU, emergency, and other departments.Perform functional testing of instruments before sterilization.Maintain inventory of CSSD consumables (sterilization pouches, indicators, wraps, tapes, etc.) and raise requisitions on time.3. Infection Control & Quality AssuranceStrictly adhere to infection control protocols, PPE usage, and biomedical waste segregation in CSSD.Conduct routine quality checks and documentation (sterilization logs, load release records, spore testing reports).Participate in NABH internal audits, mock drills, and corrective actions for non-conformities.4. Documentation & ReportingMaintain accurate records of all sterilization cycles, instrument sets issued/received, and daily/weekly/monthly reports.Report any equipment malfunction, load failure, or process deviation to CSSD In-charge immediately.5. Housekeeping & SafetyEnsure cleanliness, hygiene, and proper zoning (dirty, clean, sterile areas) in CSSD.Follow occupational safety guidelines (handling of chemicals, steam, ETO gas).Qualifications & ExperienceEssential Qualification: Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT) / Diploma in CSSD Technology / B.Sc. (Nursing) / B.Sc. (Microbiology) / B.Sc. (MLT) or equivalentPreferred Qualification: Certificate/Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) from recognized instituteExperience: 2–3 years in CSSD / OT sterilization department Key Skills & AttributesGood knowledge of sterilization techniques, infection control, and biomedical waste managementAbility to operate autoclaves, ETO, ultrasonic cleaners, and other CSSD equipmentAttention to detail, accuracy in documentation, and adherence to SOPsBasic computer knowledge (MS Office, ERP/HMIS entry)Team player with good communication and time-management skillsPhysically fit to handle heavy instrument trays and stand for long hours