CSSD Technician

NMC healthcare LLC; Al Ain; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC healthcare LLC is seeking a CSSD technician to oversee and perform all CSSD functions, including collection, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of instruments in accordance with hospital policies.

The role requires certification or diploma in CSSD or nursing, with DoH license, fluent English, and strong organizational and communication abilities to ensure high-quality patient care and strict infection control. Arabic skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language skills are required; Arabic is desirable.
• Diploma in Nursing or CSSD program certification is required for practice.
• Active license to practice by the Department of Health.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Collect instruments, verify integrity, and follow checking procedures.
• Receive instruments, perform disinfection and cleaning with PPE.
• Direct CSSD assistants during operations.
• Assemble, protect, wrap, containerize, label, or peel-pouch instruments.
• Assess cleanliness and functionality; handle sterile supplies and equipment.
• Select appropriate sterilization methods and distribute items to departments.
• Maintain decontamination, sterilization, and inventory records.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages for replenishment.
• Develop and coordinate routine educational programs and staff meetings.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies; coordinate with PCI nurses.
• Promote quality improvement measures and conduct method evaluations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and participate in departmental activities.

Skills

English (Fluent)

Arabic language skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patient care focus

Education

Diploma in Nursing

CSSD institute certification

Job description

Overview

Oversees and performs all functions related to the Clean, Sterile Services Department (CSSD) ensuring proper collection, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and supplies while maintaining strict adherence to hospital policies and infection control protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect instruments, verify integrity, and follow proper checking procedures.
• Receive instruments, use prescribed disinfection and cleaning techniques, and apply appropriate PPE.
• Direct and supervise CSSD assistants during all operations.
• Work independently as a CSSD technician, assembling, protecting, wrapping, containerizing, labeling, or peel-pouching instruments.
• Identify cleanliness and functionality of items; handle sterile supplies and equipment properly.
• Choose correct sterilization methods, applying principles of sterilization, and distribute items to respective departments.
• Maintain and update decontamination, sterilization, and inventory records; keep checklists current.
• Assess CSSD supply needs, establish inventory standards, and report shortages for timely replenishment.
• Develop and coordinate routine educational programs and staff meetings to promote professional growth and quality patient care.
• Monitor compliance with hospital policies and procedures; coordinate with PCI nurses.
• Promote continuous quality improvement measures and conduct method evaluations as per policy.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information.
• Participate in departmental education sessions, hospital committees, and meetings; foster positive relationships across departments.

Qualifications

• Certification of training from an approved CSSD institute or Diploma in Nursing; required 2 years of experience in a related area if formal course absent.
• License to practice by the Department of Health.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Arabic language skills considered desirable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and early patient recovery.