Decontamination Services Assistant Technician

2 months ago

Wakefield, United Kingdom The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and dependable people to join and become part of our team. A great opportunity has arisen within Decontamination Services in Pinderfields Hospital to recruit 2 Assistant Technicians.

We have 2 full time permanent positions, hours per week, working Monday to Friday from to

Main duties of the job

To work as an integral part of the department team in the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, re-assembly, packing and sterilisation of surgical instruments (medical devices). Recording all tasks on the departments computerised tracking and tracing system.

To work at all times in accordance with the department Standard Operating Procedures and the Quality Management System.

To assist Decontamination Services Technicians and Supervisors in providing a specialized decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of patients.

The Decontamination Services Department adopts the principle of working together, thereby covering all aspects of the duties required to meet our service needs.

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.

To reprocess reusable medical devices under supervision; disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment.

Under supervision, meet the demands of the departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in process checks and non-conformance reports.

To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturers instructions.

To operate decontamination equipment (washer disinfectors and sterilizers) and carry out routine tests in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and Guidance.

To communicate with enquiries from users in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice when required.

Receive tray orders from service users, assemble order into theatre case carts and deliver to theatres in a timely manner to ensure theatre list can commence as scheduled.

Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments as necessary.

The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered Bank Holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ2 or equivalent level of knowledge /or GCSE English, Maths and science at grade C or above.

Desirable

Working in a quality-controlled environment.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Working within a Quality system and Standard Operating Procedures. An appreciation and understanding of patient confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good team worker Flexible, Enthusiastic Well organised Professional manner at all times Time Management Embrace change Demonstrate a can do attitude Flexible working to meet the requirements of the role and service

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work accurately under pressure Able to absorb and retain knowledge Basic IT skills Communication Skills Physically able to lift and/or carry instrument trays and manoeuvre fully loaded trolleys. Ability to prioritise own workload

Desirable

Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including COSSH and risk assessment

Experience

Desirable

Health and Safety awareness Moving and Handling awareness

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