Endoscopy Decontamination Technician (Band 2) - Endoscopy Decontamination - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust – Stafford, Staffordshire
You will undertake decontamination science duties and assist under the supervision of the Decontamination Supervisor, in providing a specialised decontamination service for Endoscope medical devices, contributing to the clinical care of patients. Furthermore, you will carry out the collection, receipt, cleaning, disinfection, packing, and delivering of reusable medical Endoscopes. You will also be required to conduct all tasks in the computerised Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.
It is expected that the applicant will possess a good standard of literacy and numeracy, including good basic IT skills. They must have the ability to work effectively using initiative, both within a team and independently, in a fast-paced challenging environment. It is essential that the individual is keen to learn and will receive training to work towards achieving the Local Decontamination Standards in place in the Unit and National Decontamination Standards.
As part of the dedicated Endoscopy decontamination team, the post holder will contribute to providing patient care, ensuring an efficient and quality service for Endoscopy – Theatre – Women’s Health.
The main elements of the role are decontamination duties under the supervision of the Decontamination Supervisor, including the collection, receipt, cleaning, disinfection, packing, and delivering of reusable medical Endoscopes. You will also be required to conduct all tasks in the computerised Health Edge Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database following decontamination guidelines.
The role also includes maintaining endoscopes and relevant equipment, including the operation of automated endoscope reprocessing equipment.
* The post holder will be responsible as part of the decontamination team for the disinfection of all endoscopes in the unit and those from other departments within the Trust. This will involve inspection, cleaning, leak testing, preparing scopes for placement in the endoscopic washer disinfector and completing the tracking and traceability system following strict departmental protocols.
* To operate washer/drier decontamination machines after having training.
* To carry out daily/weekly checks of water/machinery as per unit policy and procedures.
* To report any concerns to the Decontamination supervisor/Unit Manager relating to standards of cleanliness, hazards, and patient safety within the clinical area.
* To clean and maintain endoscopic equipment according to Trust, British Society of Gastroenterology, and COSHH regulations and guidelines.
* To monitor stock levels for decontamination equipment and report to senior staff if stock is low.
* To ensure stock is rotated and that ‘out of date stock’ is not used.
* Adhere to Trust and departmental infection control policies and guidelines relating to exposure to blood and body fluids.
* Demonstrate understanding of COSHH regulations and the importance of using personal protective equipment when dealing with contaminated equipment and chemicals.
* Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to moving and handling policies and guidance relating to equipment. Demonstrate understanding of specific manual handling requirements of the department.
* To acknowledge personal limitations and seek advice from senior staff members when necessary.
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