Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Tees Valley is looking for individuals to work in decontamination. The role involves ensuring that endoscopes are cleaned and packaged to high standards for patient use. Key responsibilities include performing leakage tests, cleaning scopes as per guidelines, and managing the reprocessing administration. Candidates should be educated to GCSE level including Maths and English, with Jets/JAG training preferred.

Benefits

Access to a pension scheme

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 automated washer disinfectors.
• Complete scanning and administration for endoscopes.

Education

GCSE level, including Maths & English

Jets/JAG training

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties will include:

• 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

About us

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.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

• 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.

Job responsibilities

Prioritise and disinfect endoscopes to ensure the user's requirements are met in line with the agreed service agreements and the daily requirements schedule.

Carry out daily tests and housekeeping duties on the decontamination equipment and within the department. Keep all work areas tidy and free from hazards.

This is a great opportunity to start an exciting career in Decontamination healthcare with a clear development pathway.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level, including Maths & English.
• Jets/JAG training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.