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Central Sterile Service Department (CSSD) Assistant

NQR Code:QG-4.5-HE-04220-2025-V2-HSSC

  • Old Code: QG-4.5-HE-04220-2025-V2-HSSC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

The individual at this job are responsible for functions of decontamination, assembly and sterile processing, sterile storage and distribution. They direct personnel of department for sterilization, cleaning and disinfection process. They should be able to adapt with application of automation or robotics in sterilization systems, storage/retrival system and other tasks. Individuals would keep oneself abreast with advancement in sterilization techniques, software solutions and electronic documentation.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
12th Passed No Experience None
10th Passed 3 years None
11th Passed 1.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3.5 1.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3 3 years None

Progression Pathway

  • NSQF Level 5: Patient Relation Associate

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Comply to CSSD Process flow as per organizational policies and procedures HSS/N5648, V1.0 Mandatory 240 8 4.5
Receive, Inspect, Document, sterile and pack (label) items complying with CSSD process flow HSS/N5646,V1.0 Mandatory 330 11 4.5
Manage availability, effectiveness and reprocessing of reusable medical devices HSS/N5649, V1.0 Mandatory 120 4 4.5
Manage sterile stock of CSSD Items and work within sterile field boundaries HSS/N5650, V1.0 Mandatory 300 10 4.5
Perform Routine care of sterilizing apparatus and equipment HSS/N5647, V1.0 Mandatory 120 4 4.5
Maintain a safe, healthy and secure working environment HSS/N9624, V2.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Employability Skills DGT/VSQ/N0102, V1.0 Mandatory 60 2 4