Sterile Services Technician

at  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 279

On a rotational basis duties include; receiving, disassembly and cleaning of contaminated equipment. To inspect, test, assemble, pack, sterilize and distribute instruments and equipment for supply to customers, wards, departments, theatres and external customers. To assess and approve, work of colleagues and others. To record all the essential stages of the decontamination/sterilisation process.
Operate and test all equipment within the department. To make a diagnosis of daily test results on machinery used in SSD and inform relevant personnel if results are contrary to the required standards; ISO 13485:2016 and UKMDR: 2002 and Health and Safety. Carry out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices. To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
Assist with Planned Preventive Maintenance. Carry out all duties in line with the Trusts Health and Safety policies. Carry out all duties in line with the Departments accredited Quality System. Receive and document goods and equipment, check delivery notes against goods delivered for accuracy and record non-conformances.
To participate as part of the on call team as required especially in emergencies. Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required. Carry out assigned clerical tasks as required. Keep areas clean and tidy; maintain a safe and compliant environment.
Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement. Prioritise, depending on customer requirements to ensure, minimal disruption to patient care e.g. surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets. To collect, process and distribute essential medical devices and sterile packs throughout the trust including clinics and outside agencies in accordance with legislation and quality systems ISO 13485:2016, UKMDR: 2002 and Health and Safety

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