Endoscopy Decontamination Staff

**Were hiring**

**Endoscopy Decontamination Staff variety guaranteed**

DMC Healthcare has played a significant role in service delivery since 1967, helping to reduce health inequalities and improve patient care. From being at the sharp end of the patient journey into treatment in primary care, to delivering fast, accurate radiology reporting, dermatology and endoscopy services, DMC Healthcare remains committed to supporting the NHS.

As DMC Healthcares endoscopy services continue to grow, we are looking for experienced Endoscopy Decontamination Staff to join the team across the Rainhill, Prescot Area.

**The right fit for you**

If you have previous decontamination experience, great customer service and want to help people, we can offer you a varied and diverse career.

Above all you will be empathetic to patients and a passionate, self-motivated individual who can demonstrate our TRUST company values and are committed to making a difference to peoples lives.

**We are**:

- Committed to providing first rate, compassionate patient centred care.
- An inclusive employer known for promoting equality and diversity for both patients and staff with recent campaigns focusing on mental health, menopause, and LGBTQ+ health inequalities.
- A supportive, proactive clinical and admin team committed to excellence and positive patient experience, which is focused on quality driven by data.

**We can offer **Competitive pay rate

**Main duties of the job**

There are several aspects to the role which will include:

- To work as part of a team in the decontamination facility to receipt, check, wash and prepare contaminated medical devices prior to automated disinfection.
- To work as part of a team in the cleanroom to product release (Verification that the product has met the required standards to progress within the process of decontamination) from the endoscope washer disinfectors, check, inspection, assemble and the medical devices.
- To place medical devices into correct drying/storage cabinets in accordance with required standards.
- To make sure that the correct medical devices are dispatched to the correct location.
- Assist in the maintenance of a clean and tidy environment in all areas of the Endoscope Decontamination Department, to include the cleaning of the decontamination equipment e.g. Washer/Disinfectors, Drying/Storage Cabinets, water/air flushing systems and sinks.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and secure working environment in accordance with policy. Report accidents/incidents to the Supervisor / Production Controller / Sterile Services Operations Manager/ Decontamination Lead.
- Assist in the disposal of clinical and non-clinical waste.
- Report any deficits, breakages or faulty equipment to the Supervisor / Production Controller.
- Prepare an endoscopy unit for days patients in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum

For more details, please review the attached Job Description

If you are interested in our vacancy then we would love to hear from you. In return, you will enjoy a challenging and diverse career with DMC.

As part of our employment process, you will be required to complete the appropriate level DBS check. The successful applicant will have contact with patients. New legislation state that being vaccinated against Covid-19 is a legal condition of employment unless an exemption applies. We will ask therefore for proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.