Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our in-house Endoscope Reprocessing Unit (ERU) team, as a Decontamination Technician.

Main duties will include to work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.

You will be required to undertake work across all sites (St Mary's Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital), Monday to Friday, with shift patterns between 08:00-20:00. Opportunities to work weekends as bank shifts are regularly available.

Main duties of the job

• To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures & Quality Management System.
• To reprocess reusable flexible endoscopes, collect, receipt, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, reassemble, pack, despatch, deliver & track in a controlled environment.
• To provide advice & training to junior staff & visitors effectively.
• To provide a collection & delivery service to the Decontamination Department's customers.
• To inform the Decontamination Supervisors of any raw material shortages in a timely manner, check delivery notes against goods delivered & to ensure that stock is put away neatly, rotated, restocked, recorded & used in date order.
• Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Department's workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards, which will be measured by in-process checks & feedback (including non-conformance reports).
• To undertake initial investigation into non-conformances reports as instructed.
• To use manual dexterity & concentration for the disassembly, cleaning & reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• To operate decontamination equipment & carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Standards & Guidance.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• 2 years working experience (or more) in Endoscopy Decontamination
• Infection control awareness
• Customer service

Desirable

• Knowledge & experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices / reprocessing technology.
• Relevant Operator training.

Skills

Essential

• Basic use of IT systems - Excel, Word, & database input

Desirable

• Service sector work (preferably hospital).

Education

Essential

• English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge & experience through decontamination training
• QMS / internal audit certificate.