BANK Sterile Services Technician

This is a bank Sterile Services Technician post in the Central Sterile Services Department, known as TSSU, at Practice Plus Group's Barlborough hospital, with shifts picked up as they suit the worker. The work is the decontamination and sterile supplies service for every hospital department, covering cleaning, checking, packing, sterilising and distributing medical devices that must be fit for patient use. Shifts begin at either 7.30am or 10am. Hepatitis B and TB vaccination are needed, or a willingness to have them.

What the job involves

• Carry out decontamination and sterile supplies tasks to departmental work schedules, including cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilising and distribution
• Ensure every medical device is prepared fit for purpose before patient use
• Check returned instruments and equipment against the tray specification sheet
• Quality-check equipment for cleanliness and completeness before distribution
• Report defects in theatre trays and instruments to the TSSU manager
• Ensure daily validation tests are completed and recorded, or delegated to a trained team member
• Prepare and record documentation, including labelling and traceability records
• Use PPE as policy requires
• Maintain universal precautions and follow infection control guidance
• Maintain security of decontamination equipment and chemicals under departmental policy

What’s required

Experience

• Experience as a sterile services technician or in a TSSU department

Skills & knowledge

• Comfortable working within a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Hepatitis B and TB vaccination, or willingness to have them
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Friendly and supportive team
• Support with career opportunities if wanted
• Flexibility to pick up shifts around other commitments

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