Job Overview

The Decontamination Technician is responsible for providing effective safe and efficient collection, decontamination (washing, disinfection and sterilization) and distribution of re-usable medical devices. Technicians must comply with the essential requirements of MDR 2017 and UKCA, the decontamination units maintain a quality system (I.S.O 13485:2016), this is a legal requirement under the consumer protection act. To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. Record all processes in the tracking and tracing database. To reprocess Endoscopes, record all processes of each Endoscope in the tracking and tracing database and to ensure all Endoscopes are placed in a dryer cabinet within 1 hour prior to use.

Main Duties of the Job

• To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.
• To reprocess reusable medical devices under supervision; disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment.
• To reprocess endoscopes using high level disinfection involving packing, storage and dispatch.
• To operate washer disinfectors, AER washers, Dryer cabinets and Sterilisers including loading machines, checking detergents, maintaining records as required.
• To report any faulty instruments or equipment to Supervisor.
• To maintain accurate records involved in production.

Working for Our Organisation

[Employer hidden] holds a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and is one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We recognise that flexible working is important.

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: Literate and numerate (Read & Write)
• Desirable: Equivalent to GCSE in English and Maths

Experience

• Essential: Working under pressure and at speed; Keeping a high standard of cleanliness.
• Desirable: Experience of decontamination; Experience of working within a hospital environment, particularly sterile services or endoscopy; Experience of working within a quality system.

Work Related Circumstances

• Essential: Shift work and overtime; Flexible in approach to duties and prepared to work reasonable extended hours weekends and bank holidays and on-call.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route due to the salary threshold and skill level requirements. Applications are welcome from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Contact Details

For further details or informal visits, contact Aaron Matthews, Deputy Decontamination Manager, at [contact hidden] or telephone [contact hidden].

How to Apply

Apply online via NHS Jobs. The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application as soon as possible.