Job Summary
Job Summary:
Participate in the provision of a sterile supplies service to Theatre, Endoscopy, Ward and Outpatients departments and to provide a quality service for outside contract work. The Assistant Technical Officer must ensure that good manufacturing practices and Quality Standard procedures are carried out.
There is a requirement to stand while carrying out duties in all production areas, with a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort in the transport and general movement of instrument trays and other medical devices.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Clean, inspect, assemble, pack, seal, label and sterilize instruments and equipment, including flexible endoscopes.
- Clean, inspect, assemble, pack, seal, label and sterilize instruments and equipment, including flexible endoscopes.
- Daily testing of autoclaves to HTM 01-01 Part C requirements and daily testing of washer/disinfectors to HTM 01-01 Part D requirements. Maintain production, test and validation records of machinery and packs for ISO 13485.
- Ensure that stock is rotated and that stock levels are maintained.
- To inform the Decontamination Technician Supervisors of any raw material shortages and ensure stock is rotated.
- Ensure that the Hospital’s Health and Safety policies are always adhered to.
- Check all instruments for defects and if necessary, record for replacement or repair.
- Work a shift system to meet service requirements. This may include Bank Holidays and weekends.
- To ensure safe handling of transportation trolleys and reusable medical devices.
- Take and pass on messages as and when required.
- To maintain and be able to use IT systems.
- Demonstrate work activities to untrained staff when qualified.
- To have an understanding of the Department’s Quality Policy, Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained at all times.
- Contribute to the introduction of new methods of working and variation in supply as may from time to time be necessary, particularly relating to new developments.
- Handling and storage of raw materials and comply with detailed systems which exist in this area.
- Work shifts within the decontamination room of the Endoscopy Unit, ensuring that all endoscopes are properly decontaminated, and the accompanying documents are accurately completed and filed.
- Participate in annual performance reviews and development planning.
- Participate in mandatory training as required.
- To comply with the Department’s training programme and undertake training in line with the development of the post, as agreed with line manager.
- Minimise risk when exposed to bodily fluids and ensure care and attention when dealing with contaminated instruments.
This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include any other duties and responsibilities as may be determined in consultation with the post holder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.
The above list is not exhaustive and additional / alternative tasks may be required from time to time as directed.
Essential Criteria
- Basic computer skills/operating systems – successful applicant will be required to utilise track and trace traceability software.
- Effective Communication Skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Understanding of the need for Confidentiality
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to be flexible and prioritise workload
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience of working within a CSSD department desirable but not essential
The Successful applicant will, after training be required to undertake a nationally recognised qualification in decontamination.
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