Endoscopy Decontamination TechnicianNHS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our in-house Endoscope Reprocessing Unit (ERU) team, as a Decontamination Technician.
Main duties will include to work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.
You will be required to undertake work across all sites (St Mary's Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital), Monday to Friday, with shift patterns between 08:00-20:00. Opportunities to work weekends as bank shifts are regularly available.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake decontamination science duties & assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Supervisors, in providing a high quality, specialised, safe & efficient decontamination of endoscopes & medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
- To carry out the timely collection, receipt, disassembly, cleaning,disinfection, checking, reassembly, packing, dispatch & delivery of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking & tracing) database.
- Work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures& Quality Management Systems.
- To welcome & accompany visitors to the department.
- Plan your own workload with limited supervision to deliver timely, smooth & accurate production.
- The role involves exposure to blood & body fluids.
Job description
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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