Endoscope Decontamination Technician

KEY DUTIES To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination This includes the visual inspection, manual cleaning, processing in an automatic endoscope reprocessor, storing, tracking, and tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust To work within the designated area, ensuring that agreed standards are achieved To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and protocols as issued by the department To use Endoscope Washer Disinfector (EWD) safely and correctly, Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturers instructions To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol To understand how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the supervisor or manager To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems Understand any non-conformities or deficiencies that may occur in the decontamination process and inform the line manager of such Establish and maintain effective communication links within the Multi-disciplinary Team Participate in Department and Trust wide audits when requested by the Decontamination Manager/ Supervisors and support the introduction of any changes in practice shown to improve standards To keep, where necessary, reliable and accurate records relating to decontamination To support departmental workloads by taking part in a flexible rota Report any faults discovered on individual endoscope operation (failures) to supervisor or senior technician Undertake training and education as required to keep up to date with best practice Follow direction from the supervisor/ senior technician but be able to work alone and use own initiative as required and where appropriate CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to relevant Code of Practice for Decontamination Maintain standards of decontamination consistent with current best practice and legislation ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure all records relating to decontamination are completed and maintained as relevant to the post TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Have responsibility for their own personal development by taking part in any training as relevant to their role Maintain competency FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Have some awareness of the Decontamination units budgets and assist in providing a value for money service by ensuring all equipment is used in an appropriate manner and items are not wasted.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached. Proposed Interview date: TBC Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.