Sterile Services Technician

NHS Jobs; Lostock; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 6–9 month intensive training programme in the Sterile Services Decontamination unit. The role covers disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilisation of high‑value reusable medical devices, with emphasis on dexterity, accuracy and adherence to quality, health and safety standards.

You will record tasks in the Getinge IMS Track & Trace System, work autonomously within SOPs, and assist with training new starters while

Qualifications

• Requires dexterity and accuracy in decontaminating high value and complex reusable medical devices.
• Ability to dismantle, oil, reassemble and check functionality of instruments.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, pack and sterilise reusable medical devices.
• Record tasks using Getinge IMS Track & Trace System.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations and equipment.
• Identify defects and escalate to the manager.
• Train new starters and support procedures.

Skills

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Tools

Getinge IMS Track & Trace System

Washer disinfectors/sterilisers

Job description

To undertake an intensive 6-9 month supported training programme within the Sterile Services Decontamination unit and achieve an appropriate level of competency and understanding of decontamination sciences. To be able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, dexterity and accuracy in decontaminating high value and complex reusable medical devices which includes dismantling, oiling and reassembling; cleanliness checking, functionality of equipment; packing and sterilisation before distribution to customers in accordance with Quality Management systems, health and safety and relevant legislation. Undertake on-going development training as required, including annual Test Your Knowledge assessment to maintain technical knowledge and skills in-line with reusable medical device and legislative changes. Achieve the required standard of competency in the annual test your knowledge in line with Quality, health and safety and relevant legislation. To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks using the Getinge IMS Track & Trace System. During the disassembly process identify any defects with the instrument set, problem solve and escalate where appropriate to the relevant manager. Receiving equipment for processing. Certify to this effect on check sheets and to the appropriate Policy. To identify and follow procedure for instruments in need of repair, including completion of relevant paperwork. Working autonomously reassemble a broad range of reusable medical devices with complex specialist demands, function checking where appropriate including lubrication and testing of power tools. Certify and sign off successful quality assurance. Work independently within standard operating procedures, health and safety, infection prevention and control and other relevant legislation to minimise any risks of exposure to high risk contaminated reusable medical devices. The operation of washer disinfectors/sterilisers plus the maintenance of production/test records for the washer disinfectors/sterilisers and other equipment records necessary for the processing of surgical instruments and equipment. Compile processed equipment into delivery schedules and record issues to all wards and theatres. Maintain the required cleanliness of workstations, sinks, trolleys and other equipment. To report any difficulties and infringements with machinery as they arise and escalate to Team Leader. To report any accidents to the Team Leader or Operational Management. To assist and support with the training of new starters and implementation of procedures when required. Ability to plan own workloads to meet the demands of customers and key performance indicators whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by non-conformance reports. To operate complex decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and Guidance. Replenish raw materials to all areas and inform the managers of any raw material shortages and ensure stock is rotated.

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust