Sterile Services Technician: Critical Instrument Processing

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Experience in sterile services or NHS environments is valued. The role involves adherence to policies, documentation, and traceability, contributing to high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.

Formación

• GCSEs /O Levels or ability to demonstrate equivalent.
• Decontamination NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent.
• Full or part member of IDSc/CSC.
• Experience producing quality products within defined performance criteria.
• Experience in a theatre or sterile services department.
• Experience of working with the NHS.

Responsabilidades

• To work with the management & supervisors to meet the production needs of the department & its customers.
• To comply with all local policies and procedures.
• To check that all equipment is present and correct.
• Report any discrepancies to the customer and the department manager/supervisor immediately.
• Complete relevant documents for any non-conformances.
• To wash and decontaminate instruments according to the department's policies and procedures, Health and Safety and Control of Infection.
• To repack and prepare instrument sets and packs for theatres and other departments per work instructions.
• To ensure that packs are clearly identified using the bar coded traceability system.
• To sterilize instrument packs using dual temperature steam autoclaves and other sterilizing equipment.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

IT tracking systems

Sterilisers operation

QMS knowledge

Educación

GCSEs/O Levels or equivalent

Decontamination NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent

IDSc/CSC membership

Descripción del empleo

Experience in sterile services or NHS environments is valued. The role involves adherence to policies, documentation, and traceability, contributing to high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.