Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Tees Valley is seeking a professional team member to ensure that all Endoscopes are cleaned and packaged to high standards for patient use. Key responsibilities include performing leakage tests, pre-cleaning scopes, and managing the decontamination process in a thorough environment. Competitive salary and various allowances are offered.

Benefits

A Competitive salary

Access to a pension scheme - NEST

Night Shift Working Allowances

Bank Holiday Working Allowances

Responsibilities

• Perform Leakage tests on all scopes.
• Pre-Clean all scopes as per the manufacturers guidelines.
• Decontaminate flexible scopes using the automated washer disinfectors.
• Complete all necessary scanning and administration for endoscopes to be reprocessed.

Job description

Job Summary

You will be working as part of a newly established team in a decontamination environment, delivering a professional service to the NHS trust. You will be responsible for ensuring that all Endoscopes are cleaned and packaged to the correct high standards ready for patient use.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job:

• Perform Leakage tests on all scopes
• Pre-Clean all scopes as per the manufacturers guidelines
• Decontaminate flexible scopes using the automated washer disinfectors
• Complete all necessary scanning and administration for endoscopes to be reprocessed

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services. The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

Benefits

• A Competitive salary
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only