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Sterile Services Technician I
About Us
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
At STERIS Instrument Processing we are experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We offer on and offsite re-processing, alongside reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our diverse and talented teams use cutting edge technology to ensure that the highest quality of infection prevention is delivered to our customers.
We are currently recruiting for a Sterile Services Technician vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at an entry-level and receive world-class training to get you on to a defined career pathway.
About You
Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you passionate about helping our incredible national health service make a difference? Do you care about keeping vulnerable patients safe? If so, then a career with STERIS Instrument Processing would be a great fit for you.
WORKING PATTERN
12 weeks training Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm (may differ site to site please double check at interview) after this you will go on to your normal shift pattern which will be Monday-Friday; 6.30am-2.30pm with work one weekend out of four.
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What You Will Do
Following a highly regulated end to end sterilization/decontamination process on surgical instruments that have been used in operations in local NHS and private hospitals, to ensure they can be used again safely for the next patient. Ensuring the effective preparation of sterile consumables (dressings, linen, surgical instruments, and equipment) by the process of decontamination, inspection assembly and packing within predefined quality standards. Rigorously checking, washing, laying up and packing sets of theatre instruments to meet contract specifications within predefined quality standards. Safely operating and monitoring machines and equipment (washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic and sterilisers) effectively. Ensuring that repairs and missing instruments or equipment are recorded and logged on the Tracking and Traceability computer system (SynergyTrak). Ensuring that repaired instruments or equipment are returned to stock or the appropriate coded sets or the Trust’s appointed person.
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Required Experience
Educated to a good general standard with demonstrable verbal and numerical abilities. Basic end user IT skills to operate track and traceability IT system.
Preferred Experience
TVQ or NVQ Level 2 in Decontamination or equivalent experience. Previous experience in Sterile Services and/or health related products.
Skills
Flexibility Teamwork Integrity Working under pressure Accountability Attention to detail
For more information about us, please visit our STERIS IMS website: https://www.steris-ims.co.uk/
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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