Assistant Technical Officer (Band 2)

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

The Decontamination Technician is responsible for providing effective, safe and efficient collection, decontamination (manual cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation) and distribution of re-usable medical devices including flexible endoscopes for use in direct patient care.
Work in co-operation with the Theatres, wards and departments to provide a flexible and efficient service that is responsive to the needs of the patients’ and the Trust.
At all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed that will support patient and staff safety.
Onsite training will be carried out within all areas of the Decontamination Facilities.
You will be required to use keyboards, touch screens and scanners.
To experience repeated periods of intense concentration.
To develop a high degree of manual dexterity, accuracy, precision, and speed.
To push/manoeuvre trolleys, manually handle instruments, sets and stock.
To work while standing for prolonged periods of time.
To understand how to operate a PC, scanners, and label printers in order to operate computerised traceability system.
To develop an extensive knowledge of medical devices and their functions.
To use your initiative for routine and non-routine day-to-day tasks.
Enjoys working as a team,
Well-motivated and reliable,
Able to undertake work methodically and in a timely manner,
Flexible approach to role.
Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
Have good manual dexterity
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