Description
We are seeking a Sterile Services Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, and sterilisation of reusable surgical instruments and equipment to support the Trust in the provision of surgical care for patients.
The Sterile Services department plays a critical role in ensuring that patients receive safe and sterile surgical instruments and equipment. We are accredited to ISO13485 and continually strive to maintain and improve our quality standards.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that all products manufactured in the Sterile Services department are fit for purpose and produced in a timely and efficient manner
- Work with management and supervisors to meet production needs
- Comply with local policies and procedures
- Check that all equipment is present and correct
- Report any discrepancies to customers and department managers/supervisors
- Complete relevant documents for non-conformances
- Wash and decontaminate instruments according to department policies and procedures
- Identify different pieces of equipment and their specialty
- Repack and prepare instrument sets and packs for theatres and other departments
- Ensure packs are clearly identified using the bar-coded traceability system
- Sterilise instrument packs using dual-temperature steam autoclaves and other sterilising equipment
Person Specification
- GCSEs/O Levels or equivalent
- Decontamination NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Experience of producing quality products within defined performance criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of tracking systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£25,760 to £27,476 per annum)
- Fixed-term contract for 6 months
- Full-time position