Sterile Services Technician: Decontamination & Sterilisation

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Decontamination Technician to join a large team responsible for the safe collection, handling and decontamination of contaminated medical instruments. You will assist with the preparation, sterilisation and distribution of instruments to theatres and hospital departments.

You will perform daily machine checks, dismantle and inspect instruments, pre-wash, load ultrasonic/thermal washers, sterilise with autoclaves, wrap and label trays, and

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 Decontamination Technician to join a large team responsible for the safe collection, handling and decontamination of contaminated medical instruments. You will assist with the preparation, sterilisation and distribution of instruments to theatres and hospital departments.

You will perform daily machine checks, dismantle and inspect instruments, pre-wash, load ultrasonic/thermal washers, sterilise with autoclaves, wrap and label trays, and