Sterile Services Technician - Decontamination & Quality Specialist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated technician to join the decontamination team. You will be responsible for safe collection and handling of potentially infected instrumentation, ensuring proper decontamination, sterilisation, quality assurance and distribution to operating theatres and other departments.

You will work within a large team and have opportunities for professional development across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport contaminated instruments between various locations.
• Undertake routine daily machine checks within specified parameters, referring any anomalies to the coordinator for assessment and action.
• Disassemble and check contaminated instruments against tray lists prior to decontamination.
• Manually pre-wash contaminated surgical instruments.
• Load and operate ultrasonic and thermal washer disinfectors.
• Assemble, inspect and pack decontaminated instruments prior to sterilisation.
• Wrap and label instrument trays.
• Load and operate autoclaves (steam sterilisers).
• Perform quality checks of sterilised items, against specified parameters, prior to dispatch.
• Report any failed checks or other problems to a Coordinator or Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of all checks and procedures using both manual and electronic systems, including Instrument Management System.
• Identify and report any broken or missing equipment in line with local procedures.

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated technician to join the decontamination team. You will be responsible for safe collection and handling of potentially infected instrumentation, ensuring proper decontamination, sterilisation, quality assurance and distribution to operating theatres and other departments.

You will work within a large team and have opportunities for professional development across the Trust.