Endoscopy Decontamination Technician (Bangor)

Xyla; Bangor; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Xyla is seeking an experienced Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to support a busy weekend Endoscopy service in Bangor, Wales. You will be responsible for decontaminating and maintaining endoscopic equipment, ensuring traceability and infection control to support safe patient care.

The role involves manual cleaning, AER operation, and collaboration with nurses and endoscopists in a fast-paced clinical setting. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated endoscope reprocessors.
• Strong attention to infection prevention and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process used endoscopes in line with local and national decontamination procedures.
• Carry out manual cleaning and high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment.
• Operate Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) safely and effectively.
• Inspect endoscopes for cleanliness, functionality, and signs of damage.
• Maintain accurate decontamination documentation and endoscope traceability records.
• Monitor decontamination equipment and report faults or maintenance issues.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control, health and safety, and decontamination standards at all times.
• Work closely with nurses, endoscopists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support efficient service delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Patient safety focus

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Infection control

Tools

AERs operation

Endoscope decontamination equipment

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Endoscopy Decontamination Technicians to support a busy Weekend Endoscopy service in Bangor, Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team responsible for ensuring endoscopy equipment is decontaminated, maintained, and ready for clinical use, helping to deliver safe and effective patient care within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

As an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring endoscopic equipment is decontaminated, maintained, and ready for safe clinical use. Working as part of the wider Endoscopy team, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention, patient safety, and equipment traceability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving and processing used endoscopes in accordance with national decontamination standards.
• Performing manual cleaning, disinfection, and preparation of endoscopic equipment.
• Operating Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) safely and effectively.
• Inspecting endoscopes for cleanliness, functionality, and damage prior to clinical use.
• Maintaining accurate decontamination records and equipment traceability documentation.
• Preparing, storing, and distributing decontaminated endoscopes ready for clinical procedures.
• Undertaking thermal testing and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Monitoring decontamination equipment and reporting faults or maintenance requirements.
• Adhering to infection prevention and control, health and safety, and decontamination policies at all times.
• Working collaboratively with nurses, endoscopists, and the multidisciplinary team to support the efficient running of the Endoscopy service.
• Contributing to a safe, clean, and compliant working environment.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring equipment is available and fit for purpose.

About us

Xyla partners with NHS Trusts and healthcare providers across the UK to deliver high-quality clinical services that help reduce waiting lists and improve patient access to care.

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Role

As an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician, you will:

• Receive and process used endoscopes in line with local and national decontamination procedures.
• Carry out manual cleaning and high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment.
• Operate Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) safely and effectively.
• Inspect endoscopes for cleanliness, functionality, and signs of damage.
• Maintain accurate decontamination documentation and endoscope traceability records.
• Perform thermal testing and support quality assurance processes.
• Prepare, store, and distribute decontaminated equipment ready for clinical use.
• Monitor decontamination equipment and report faults or maintenance issues.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control, health and safety, and decontamination standards at all times.
• Work closely with nurses, endoscopists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support efficient service delivery.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant decontamination environment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience using Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs).
• Strong understanding of endoscope traceability processes.
• Ability to perform thermal testing.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.