Sterile Services Tech: Decontamination & Instrument Prep

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Sterile Services / Decontamination Technicians to join our Central Decontamination Unit. You will be responsible for the decontamination and preparation of reusable medical devices used across operating theatres, wards, clinics and community services.

Roles involve moving and handling duties, transferring instrument trays, loading and unloading equipment and operating washer disinfectors, sterilisers and Endoscopy Washer

Qualifications

• No previous decontamination experience required; full training will be provided.
• Shift pattern includes early and late rotation with weekends.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and commitment to safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the decontamination of reusable medical devices, including cleaning, inspection, assembly, packing and sterilisation.
• Carry out moving and handling tasks and transfer of instrument trays and trolleys.
• Operate decontamination equipment such as washer disinfectors, sterilisers and Endoscopy Washer Disinfectors.
• Maintain accurate records using electronic tracking and traceability systems.
• Work collaboratively to meet service demands and organise production activity between technicians.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Moving and handling

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Sterile Services / Decontamination Technicians to join our Central Decontamination Unit. You will be responsible for the decontamination and preparation of reusable medical devices used across operating theatres, wards, clinics and community services.

Roles involve moving and handling duties, transferring instrument trays, loading and unloading equipment and operating washer disinfectors, sterilisers and Endoscopy Washer