Decontamination Assistant

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Inspection of instruments and equipment on receipt into Decontamination area and at various stages throughout production, storage and distribution, immediately reporting damaged or missing items/components Dismantle/Assembly of instrumentation following the cleaning and disinfection process and manufacturers recommendations. Ensuring that the packaging, wrapping and labelling of instrument sets and supplementary items is done in accordance with legislation and guidance to meet the service needs Understand the different types of sterilisation/disinfection methods use, and the importance of product liability regarding the re-use of these items. Carry out quality checks on items to ensure that the devices have been correctly decontaminated and are safe for patient use. Carry out the correct action required if the decontamination function is in doubt and report/document any failure to the Decontamination Services Manager.

Ensure process and cycle data is checked prior to the acceptance and release of products. Use the correct types of wrapping materials and methods of packing and minimise damage. Carry out the correct procedure for non-conforming devices and sundries in the event of a failed washer/disinfector/steriliser cycle in order that these items are not used in any surgical procedure.

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