CSSD Technician

Drlogy; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Drlogy in Ernakulam is seeking a CSSD Technician responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and issuing surgical instruments and medical equipment. A Diploma in CSSD Technology or a B.Sc OTT is required.

The Technician will coordinate with various clinical departments ensuring adherence to infection control protocols and maintaining sterilization records accurately. This role is critical for patient care in the medical environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and infection control.
• Ability to operate CSSD equipment and tools effectively.
• Experience in maintaining sterilization records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize instruments according to protocols.
• Coordinate with OT, ICU, and clinical departments for efficient service.
• Monitor sterilization indicators and report equipment issues.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization procedures

Instrument handling

Documentation

Coordination with clinical departments

Education

Diploma in CSSD Technology

B.Sc OTT

Allied Health Sciences qualification

Tools

Autoclaves

Sterilizers

Washer disinfectors

Sealing machines

Job description

The CSSD Technician will be responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, packing, storing, and issuing surgical instruments and medical equipment. This requires Diploma in CSSD Technology, B.Sc OTT, or Allied Health Sciences qualification, knowledge of sterilization procedures, infection control, instrument handling, documentation, and coordination with OT, ICU, wards, and clinical departments to ensure safe sterile supply services.

• Receive used instruments and equipment from OT, ICU, wards, and departments for processing.
• Clean, wash, decontaminate, dry, inspect, pack, and sterilize instruments as per CSSD protocol.
• Operate autoclaves, sterilizers, washer disinfectors, sealing machines, and related CSSD equipment.
• Prepare instrument sets, surgical trays, linen packs, and procedure kits accurately.
• Maintain sterilization records, batch numbers, expiry dates, indicators, and issue registers.
• Check instruments for damage, missing parts, rust, sharpness, and functionality.
• Issue sterile supplies to OT and departments as per requirement and documentation.
• Follow infection control, PPE, biomedical waste, and safe handling protocols.
• Maintain separation of dirty, clean, and sterile zones in the CSSD area.
• Monitor sterilization indicators, biological tests, and quality control parameters.
• Report equipment malfunction, instrument shortage, or sterilization failure immediately.
• Coordinate with OT staff, nurses, biomedical, housekeeping, and stores teams.
• Maintain cleanliness, discipline, and proper arrangement of CSSD work areas.
• Support audits, stock verification, and infection control quality checks.
• Ensure timely and safe availability of sterile instruments for patient care.