Assistant Technical Officer

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary o The Decontamination Technician Officer (ATO) is responsible for all manual cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, and distribution of re-usable medical devices including flexible endoscopes for use in direct patient care and theatres.
o Working within the Decontamination Unit at North Bristol Trust Southmead Hospital.
o Provide effective, safe, and efficient service to prevent any risk to patients.
o Work in co-operation with the Theatres, wards, and departments to provide a flexible and efficient service that is responsive to the needs of the patients' and the Trust.
Main duties of the job ?
Maintain and develop good relationships with other staff within the department and with our Service Users such as theatres, wards, and various other departments.?
Behave in a professional manner at all times.?
On rotational basis duties include receiving, disassembly and cleaning of contaminated equipment including the high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes.?
To inspect, test, assemble, pack, sterilize and distribute instruments, endoscopes, and equipment for supply to customers, wards, departments, theatres and external customers.?
To assess and approve work of colleagues and others.?
To record all the essential stages of the decontamination/sterilisation process.?
Operate and test all equipment within the department.?
To make a diagnosis of daily test results on machinery used in Decontamination Facilities and inform relevant personnel if results are contrary to the required standards; ISO 13485, HTMs, MDD 93/42/EEC and Health & Safety.?
Carry out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices.?
To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
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Participate in Department and Trust wide audits when requested by the Decontamination Manager and support the introduction of any changes in practice shown to improve standards.?
Assist with Planned Preventive Maintenance.
About us North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.
We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.
Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.
We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description Job responsibilities Raw Material Store & Endoscopy Storerooms Process orders using correct documentation; ensure rotation of stocks, removal of external packaging.
Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock.
Take part in stock take exercises when required.
Comply with legislation relating to required storage conditions , temperature, humidity, COSHH and manual handling.
Responsible for maintaining levels of stock and the raising of orders for raw materials.
Washrooms Carry out daily test & maintenance on all Washer/Disinfectors, Trolley Washers, Niagara SI Ultrasonic WDs, Medi safe Ultrasonic Cleaner and Automatic Endoscope Reprocesses (AERs) and record the test results to demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
Follow Washroom protocols and standard operating procedures all the time.
To log all incoming set, scopes, and instruments into the department via the Fingerprint Tracker computer system and prioritise workload.
To check that all equipment is present and correct.
Report any discrepancies to the customer and the Team Leader/Production Coordinator immediately.
Complete the relevant documents for non-conformances.
To wash and decontaminate medical devices according to the departments policies and procedures, particularly Health and safety and Control of Infection.
To take delivery of and process unique specialist loan medical device for use in complex clinical procedures, following the manufacturers instructions.
To be able to recognise single use equipment and dispose of as appropriate.
Person Specification Shortlisting Crtieria Essential Able to read and write & understand written and verbal instructions in English Language Experience of dealing with demanding situations Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written) with a confident and approachable manner when dealing with colleagues & various service users Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act) Understanding of basic hygiene Able to move and handle trays of surgical equipment up to 9 kg with reasonable adjustments



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