Endoscopy Care Assistant & Decontamination Tech (Fixed Term)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hospital in Dublin, Ireland seeks a Health Care Assistant / Decontamination Technician on a fixed-term contract. The role supports clinical staff, ensures high standards of infection control, and coordinates endoscope decontamination and equipment preparation for procedures.

The post involves direct patient care duties, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and strict adherence to hospital policies. On-site work with a competitive salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved course for Health Care Assistants is required.
• FETAC QQI in Health Care Support (all 8 modules or equivalent) or an equivalent Nursing qualification.
• Experience as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient activities and care as assigned.
• Ambulates, positions and turns patients and assists with mobility.
• Maintain infection control and PPE usage.
• Coordinate endoscopy equipment and prepare for procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean patient environment and document appropriately.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Wassenburg equipment

Education

FETAC QQI Health Care Support (8 modules) or equivalent

Tools

Wassenburg equipment

Job description

Beacon Hospital in Dublin, Ireland seeks a Health Care Assistant / Decontamination Technician on a fixed-term contract. The role supports clinical staff, ensures high standards of infection control, and coordinates endoscope decontamination and equipment preparation for procedures.

The post involves direct patient care duties, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and strict adherence to hospital policies. On-site work with a competitive salary package is offered.