CSSD Technician / Team Lead

Asian Heart Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai seeks a dedicated CSSD Technician to ensure sterility and quality assurance of surgical instruments and supplies, and to prepare packs for surgeries.

The role focuses on reprocessing, sterile stock management, and adherence to checklists to guarantee patient safety and departmental efficiency. A Graduate in Science with microbiology knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Science from a recognized university.
• Knowledge in Microbiology is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Reprocessing of Surgical Instruments and Drapes.
• Quality Control Management—check indicators and run diagnostic cycles.
• Effective Sterile Supply Management—maintain sterile stock and update levels daily.

Skills

Sterilization

Quality control

Education

Graduate in Science

Job description

Position

We seek a dedicated and detail-oriented CSSD Technician to join our team at the Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai. You will ensure the sterility and quality assurance of surgical instruments and other medical supplies, prepare packs for surgeries and procedures, and maintain sterility in all processes. This role is crucial to the overall performance of the department and the safety of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Reprocessing of Surgical Instruments and Drapes
  • Receive instruments, linen, and dressing material in good condition and quantity.
  • Wash instruments as per protocol.
  • Prepare and sterilize packs for surgeries and procedures.
  • Issue sterile packs to the user department against requisition.
• Quality Control Management
  • Check physical, chemical, and biological indicators before issuing sterile packs.
  • Run diagnostic cycles as recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Ensure sterile area sampling is conducted weekly and confirms no microbial growth.
  • Ensure all checklists are followed and acknowledged.
• Effective Sterile Supply Management
  • Maintain and manage the sterile stock, ensuring replenishment when necessary.
  • Update stock levels daily to meet departmental needs.
  • Issue sterile supplies against departmental requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate in Science from a recognized university.
• Knowledge in Microbiology is an advantage.

About Asian Heart Institute

Asian Heart Institute is India's #1 cardiac hospital dedicated to incorporating the latest technological advances and ethical practices to provide quality heart care at reasonable costs. As a JCI, NABH, and ISO-accredited hospital with a staggering success rate of 99.83% in bypass surgeries and an overall 99.4% in cardiac surgeries, we are considered among the best globally.

Our foundation rests firmly on four core pillars: Ethics, Experience, Excellence, and Expertise. At the heart of our approach is a steadfast commitment to integrity and ethical practices, ensuring that every patient is treated with the highest level of respect and care. We take pride in our team of renowned experts, each contributing years of specialized experience and skill, which is pivotal in driving our pursuit of excellence. Our focus on expertise is not just about having the best professionals on board, but also about fostering continuous learning and staying ahead in our field.