Sterile Services Technician
Company
Location
2 Lindrick Way, Chesterfield S43 4XE
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£24,784.50 a year
Job Highlights
- Responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilising medical equipment to ensure patient safety and effective service within the hospital.
- Ideal candidates will possess relevant skills in medical device processing, attention to detail, and a commitment to hygiene standards.
- Work hours are 37.5 per week with shifts from 7:30am to 3:30pm and 10:00am to 6:00pm, including some Saturday shifts.
Job Requirements/Description
About The Role
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A Senior Sterile services technician is a healthcare professional who is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating and sterilising medical equipment.
You will be a vital member of the team, working to support our Central Sterile Services Department Manager, Paul, in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital.
This will include ensuring that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use and undertaking tasks involved with the decontamination process i.e. cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising and distribution of medical devices.
This role will be working 37.5 hours a week over - With shifts being 7.30am - 3.30pm and 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday and 2 in 4 Saturday shifts as a one on one off basis.
To hear more about our Barlborogh hospital please watch the video below:
What you'll be doing
As a sterile services technician you will support the department in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital. To ensure that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use.
Responsibiliies include but are not limited to:
- Undertake tasks involved with the decontamination process i.e. cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising and distribution of medical devices.
- Keep areas clean and tidy: maintain a safe and pleasant environment and assist with the smooth running of thedepartment
- Participate in all duties in accordance with departmental work schedules i.e. cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilisation and distribution
- To report all defects identified in theatre trays and instruments to the TSSU manager
- To ensure that all relevant daily validation testing is undertaken and recorded on the appropriate documentation in compliance with local policies and procedures, or delegate this to an appropriately trained member of the team
- To be responsible for identifying and checking all returned instruments and equipment as specified on the tray specification sheet
What we’ll look for in you
- Experience working as a Sterile service technician or a TSSU department
- A willingness to learn
- Great communication skills
What you can expect in return
- A competetive annual salary
- 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
- Being part of a friendly and supportive team
- Support with career opportunities if desired
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
This role is subject to appropriate pre-employment checks.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for thisopportunity. APractice Plus Group is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Company
Location
2 Lindrick Way, Chesterfield S43 4XE
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£24,784.50 a year