Sterile Services Technician: Instrument Decontamination

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Pension scheme

Spire for you discounts

Wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free parking

Job summary

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is seeking a dedicated decontamination support worker for the sterile services department. You will handle receiving, cleaning, sterilising and issuing reusable surgical instruments and theatre/endoscopy equipment.

Training is provided, and a decontamination qualification is desirable. The role runs Monday to Friday with some weekend shifts in a 37.5-hour week, offering private healthcare benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Training is offered to the right candidate.
• Decontamination qualification is desirable, not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, inspect, clean, disinfect, assemble and prepare instruments for sterilisation.
• Sterilise, store and issue instruments and equipment for theatre and endoscopy.
• Monitor instrument repairs and ensure correct functioning of sterilising equipment.
• Pack linen, instruments and consumables for sterilisation.
• Complete tracking systems accurately.

Skills

Self-motivated

Works alone and in teams

Health & Hygiene awareness

Infection control & aseptic tech

Education

Certificate in Decontamination

NVQ TVQ Decontamination level 1/2

Job description

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is seeking a dedicated decontamination support worker for the sterile services department. You will handle receiving, cleaning, sterilising and issuing reusable surgical instruments and theatre/endoscopy equipment.

Training is provided, and a decontamination qualification is desirable. The role runs Monday to Friday with some weekend shifts in a 37.5-hour week, offering private healthcare benefits and career development opportunities.