Decontamination Technician

Job summary

The post-holder will effectively manage the Endoscopy decontamination area. They will work as part of the team as directed by the Endoscopy Sister. They are expected to plan and organise their own workload within the decontamination area to ensure safe preparation of endoscopes for the lists and other clinical areas within the hospital.

To participate in the on-going development of the Endoscopy Service.

Endoscopy has 3 Units one at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital.

The service provides 7 day working and staff rotate to all sites

Main duties of the job

Undertake the necessary training and assessments to fulfil the role.

Understand COSHH and its importance in the decontamination area.

Will be able to use the RapidAER machines efficiently in a user and administrative capacity.

Will be able to use the storage cabinets efficiently in a user and administrative capacity.

Will have basic knowledge of the workings of the RO plant room and will be able to recognise any faults or alarms that require attention. Will be able to recognise any fault with any piece of equipment and report it to the appropriate service.

Will be able to undertake weekly water testing and swabbing procedures correctly and competently, and act upon these results accordingly. Will be able to undertake all daily and weekly checks and complete the correct documentation, and act upon these results accordingly.

Will be able to complete endoscope management tasks, including filing, endoscope inventory, endoscope repairs, loan endoscopes, ensuring all information is kept in orderly and accessible systems.

Will be able to manage stock levels for products used in the decontamination area and alert the appropriate staff member should stock levels be low or require ordering.

Daily and weekly cleaning tasks of all areas are to be completed and documented.

It is your personal responsibility to maintain your accreditation in the decontamination area and to seek further training should you require it.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.