Senior Technician - CSSD

Meditrina Hospitals Pvt Ltd; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Meditrina Hospitals Pvt Ltd is seeking a Senior Technician – CSSD to ensure safe decontamination, sterilization, storage and distribution of surgical instruments across the hospital. You will collect used instruments, decontaminate, inspect, assemble instrument sets and operate sterilization equipment in line with protocols.

You will monitor cycles, maintain accurate records and inventory, report damaged items, and ensure compliance with infection control and accreditation standards in a busy

Qualifications

• BSc or Diploma in CSSD required.
• Minimum 8+ years of CSSD experience.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Ability to operate sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Shift work, weekends and on‑call duties may be required.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect used surgical instruments and medical equipment from hospital departments.
• Decontaminate, clean, and inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
• Assemble, package, and prepare instrument sets for sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment such as steam autoclaves, low‑temperature sterilizers, and washer‑disinfectors.
• Monitor and document sterilization cycles using indicators.
• Label, store, and distribute sterile supplies to operating rooms and clinical units.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes and inventory.
• Identify and report damaged or malfunctioning instruments and equipment.
• Follow infection prevention, occupational safety, and quality assurance procedures.
• Participate in stock management and ordering of sterile supplies.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization techniques

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

BSc / Diploma in CSSD

Tools

Steam autoclaves

Washer‑disinfectors

Low‑temperature sterilizers

Job description

The Senior Technician – CSSD is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective decontamination, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment across the hospital. The role involves collecting used instruments, performing thorough cleaning and inspection, assembling and packaging instrument sets, and operating sterilization and decontamination equipment in accordance with established protocols. The Senior Technician also monitors and documents sterilization cycles, maintains accurate records and inventory, identifies damaged equipment, and ensures compliance with infection prevention, occupational safety, quality assurance, and healthcare accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect used surgical instruments and medical equipment from hospital departments.
• Decontaminate, clean, and inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
• Assemble, package, and prepare instrument sets for sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment such as steam autoclaves, low-temperature sterilizers, and washer-disinfectors.
• Monitor and document sterilization cycles using physical, chemical, and biological indicators.
• Label, store, and distribute sterile supplies to operating rooms and clinical units.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes and inventory.
• Identify and report damaged or malfunctioning instruments and equipment.
• Follow infection prevention, occupational safety, and quality assurance procedures.
• Participate in stock management and ordering of sterile supplies.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BSc /Diploma in CSSD
• Minimum 8+yrs of experience
• Knowledge of infection control principles and sterilization techniques.
• Ability to operate sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• May require standing for extended periods and lifting instrument trays.
• Shift work, weekends, and on-call duties may be required.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.