Decontamination Technician

Description:

To clean and reprocess Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (RIMDs) across all areas of the hospital in line with HSE National Standards for the reprocessing of RIMDs

Responsibilities:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The candidate shall be instructed and trained on site and will be required to report to the Decontamination Manager and/or persons designated:-

2. To assist in the production of sterilised and high level decontaminated medical devices for use in all clinical and other assigned areas designated by the Hospital.

The main functions of the job can be categorised as follows:-

3. Collecting used items (where alternative arrangements are in place, these will continue to apply, as appropriate)

4. Cleaning of trolleys and storage shelves, the autoclaves, the gas plasma steriliser, washer disinfectors for instruments / flexible endoscopes and any other equipment within the department as directed by department management.

5. Packing - making up of requisite packs for theatres, wards, and all other hospital Departments as required.

6. Clean, Decontaminate and sterilise RIMDs in line with department procedures

7. Clean and Decontaminate Endoscopes and Probes.

8. Stocking shelves of sterile supplies, non-sterile disposable items and assisting with stock control and requisitioning.

9. Maintenance of records, where appropriate, in line with departmental policy.

Overview Of Duties

• Collection and transportation of used medical devices from user areas.
• Decontamination of used devices using mechanical and manual methods.
• Decontamination of Endoscopes using mechanical and manual methods.
• Inspection and function testing of devices. Any discrepancies or faults to be reported immediately to supervisor.
• Assembly and packaging of devices for sterilisation.
• Loading and unloading of sterilising equipment.
• Recording of relevant data in appropriate log books with full clear signature of operative.
• Distribution of processed devices.
• Operation of mechanical processing equipment including washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners and sterilisers.
• Handling and storage of raw material components.
• Taking, recording and delivering phone messages as required.
• Compliance with Health & Safety procedures and observance of requirements for personal hygiene and Hospital Infection Control.

• Compliance with HSE Standards and Recommended practises for Decontamination of RIMDs 2011.
• Other appropriate duties as may be assigned for time to time by the Hospital.
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  Successful candidates will required to Decontaminate RIMDs in other areas of the Hospital Group outside of the two units named.

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.