Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
S43
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A Senior Sterile Services Technician is a healthcare professional responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilising medical equipment.
You will be a vital member of the team, supporting our Central Sterile Services Department Manager, Tina, in providing a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital.
This includes ensuring that every medical device is prepared fit for purpose prior to patient use and undertaking tasks involved with the decontamination process, such as cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising, and distribution of medical devices.
This role will be working 37.5 hours a week, with shifts being 7.30am - 3.30pm and 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday and 2 in 4 Saturday shifts, working one on and one off.
The role requires applicants to have Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations and provide a cover letter explaining why you would be an ideal fit for this role emailed to Apply.
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What you'll be doing
As a Senior Sterile Services Technician, you will support the Manager of the TSSU Department in providing a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital. You will undertake tasks involved with the decontamination process, ensuring that every medical device is prepared fit for purpose prior to patient use.
You will participate in all duties in accordance with departmental work schedules, including cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilisation, and distribution.
* Participate in all duties in accordance with departmental work schedules.
* Report all defects identified in theatre trays and instruments to the TSSU manager.
* Ensure that all relevant daily validation testing is undertaken and recorded on the appropriate documentation in compliance with local policies and procedures.
* Be responsible for identifying and checking all returned instruments and equipment as specified on the tray specification sheet.
* Undertake quality checks for cleanliness and completeness of equipment before distribution.
* Prepare and record appropriate documentation for traceability.
* Supervise, organise, and allocate work to staff.
* Train any new staff in each area of the department.
* Ensure that PPE is always used as appropriate in line with policy.
* Ensure that universal precautions are maintained and processes follow infection control guidance.
* Maintain security of the decontamination equipment and chemicals in accordance with department policy.
* Liaise with other departments to ensure their requirements are met.
* Accept and ensure all loan equipment is received onto the tracking system, processed ready for surgery.
* Evaluate all non-conformities raised and report findings to the TSSU manager.
* Review instrument needs and be involved in business motivation for instruments and equipment.
* Ensure all equipment and instrumentation are maintained and in good working order.
* Monitor stocks of raw materials and order what is needed as and when required.
* Identify surgical instruments that require repair and send them to the relevant company.
What we'll look for in you
This role would be a great first post within a healthcare setting for someone with little to no experience, who has excellent communication skills and an interest in the procedures relating to sterile services.
All you need is
* Experience working as a Sterile Services Technician or in a TSSU department.
* A willingness to learn.
* Comfortable working within a team environment.
* Good standard of written and spoken English.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* You have your Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations or are willing to get them, as this is a requirement for the role.
What you can expect in return
* 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays.
* Being part of a friendly and supportive team.
* Support with career opportunities if desired.
* An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
If you have any questions, contact Apply or call Apply.
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