Company Overview

Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre is a leading 345-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, renowned for its advanced infrastructure and technological excellence in healthcare. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services and is dedicated to exceptional patient care and safety, continuing a rich legacy of service and innovation. For more information, please visit rfhospital.org.

Job Overview

The CSSD Technician will play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of sterilization and infection control at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre. This full-time, mid-level position is based in Jamnagar and requires 4 to 6 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring efficient and safe operations within the Central Sterile Supply Department.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven expertise in sterilization techniques, ensuring proper decontamination and processing of medical equipment (Mandatory skill).
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with instrument decontamination procedures and protocols within a hospital setting (Mandatory skill).
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating and maintaining autoclaves and other sterilization equipment with accuracy and diligence (Mandatory skill).
• Comprehensive understanding of infection control practices and their critical application in the CSSD workflow for patient safety.
• Ability to effectively manage and maintain inventory of sterile and non-sterile instruments, supplies, and consumables for department needs.
• Experience implementing and monitoring quality assurance measures to comply with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Competence in CSSD workflow management, including handling instrument tracking, documentation, and adherence to set timelines.
• Strong collaborative skills for effective communication with other hospital departments to coordinate timely delivery and retrieval of sterilized items.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform all stages of decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, labeling, and sterilization of surgical and clinical instruments according to hospital protocols.
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment safely, following established cycles and maintenance schedules.
• Monitor and document sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and accurate record keeping.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels of sterile supplies, tracking stock usage and reporting shortages or malfunctions promptly.
• Adhere strictly to guidelines for the receipt, storage, distribution, and retrieval of medical equipment and supplies within the CSSD.
• Support quality assurance activities such as validation of sterilization, biological testing, and internal audits to uphold safety and efficacy.
• Coordinate with operating rooms and clinical units for timely delivery and collection of sterile items and urgent requests.
• Participate actively in training, department meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing CSSD operations and outcomes.