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Job summary

 

To undertake decontamination science duties and assist (under supervision) the workforce of

Decontamination Floor Managers, in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient. 

 

To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database. Work in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.  ISO13458:2016 and HTM01 01 guidance

Job responsibilities

 

Policy and Service

 

To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System. ISO:13485 2016

 

To reprocess reusable medical devices, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, assemble, sterilize, despatch and track in a controlled environment.

 

Sort and identify instruments using relevant documentation. Check for functionality before choosing the appropriate decontamination process following manufacturer’s instructions.

 

Raise non-conformance reports where necessary e.g. on discovering missing or damaged instruments and equipment. Contact customer to action appropriately. Follow Trust policy (e.g. sharps) and Datix system for reporting incidents.

 

To take delivery of and process unique specialist surgical loan instruments, and process following the manufacturers’ instructions.

 

Undertake quality checks for cleanliness and functionality before packing reusable medical devices to agreed specifications.

 

Pack sets and instruments using various designs of wrapping/containers in such a way as to ensure an effective sterile field.

 

To provide advice and training to Trainee Decontamination Technicians effectively.  

 

To observe good housekeeping.

 

Participation in staff and major emergency call out situations.

 

To take responsible care and safety when handling expensive equipment in the department

 

To undertake any duties that may be delegated which are appropriate to the grade and work of the Sterile Services Department.

 

To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests on at least a daily basis in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards ISO:13485:2016 and HTM01 01

Record all released sterilised medical devices using the IT tracking systems.

 

To maintain security of the Decontamination Department(s), equipment and chemicals in accordance with departmental policy at all times.

 

Planning and Organisation

 

To contribute to developing the service to ensure that delivery of medical device decontamination is safe, effective and follows best practice.  

 

To follow the decontamination departments training programme and undertake training in line with the Institute of Decontamination Sciences educational framework as agreed with the line manager.

 

To plan daily work load against customer requirements, using Theatre operating lists.

 

Use computerised tracking system to establish “priority” equipment.

 

Understand and use department colour coding of “first in first out” when planning daily work load

 

Reschedule workload as priorities change

 

To refer appropriate issues and to raise uncertainties with senior staff.  

 

To actively participate in the Organisation’s appraisal system and personal development planning process in accordance with Trust policy.

 

Prepare specialist loan instrumentation with appropriate decontamination certificates to ensure safe return to manufacturers or other hospitals.

 

Organise and plan workload around PPM of washer disinfectors and Sterilizers

 

Ensure all daily tests have been completed and recorded correctly and organise retests due to failures

 

Education, Teaching and training

 

To maintain compliance to all statutory and mandatory training as defined by the organisation and service needs.  

 

To comply with the Department’s training programme and undertake training in line with the development of the post, as agreed with line manager.  

 

To continually develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence of training and CPD activities.  

 

To understand the Department’s Quality Policy, Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that a high standard of work is always maintained.

 

To understand data protection and Caldicott issues relating to the use and storage of patient information.  

 

To assist in the training of other decontamination personnel to perform tasks as directed by the Decontamination Floor Managers.  

 

To operate IT systems, computerised tracking systems, Washer/Disinfectors and Sterilizers

 

Be able to record and interpret machinery results, demonstrate compliance, analysing data and fault finding.

 

To participate in the Department’s audits by explaining and showing knowledge of the department procedures

 

To provide supervision to Trainee Decontamination Technicians within the team and explain thoroughly the departmental working procedures.

Communication and Team Working

 

To communicate all relevant information within the team to ensure the continual and efficient running of the service.  

 

To communicate and liaise between, customers and other members of healthcare staff i.e. Porters, delivery drivers, housekeepers in a polite and helpful manner.  

 

To communicate with customers of the service in the initial investigation of non-conformances.  

 

To inform effectively both verbally and at any staff hand-over as required.

 

To attend and actively participate in the Department’s meetings.  

 

To work as part of a team and always liaise with the Multidisciplinary Team in a professional manner.  

 

To undertake any other duties as requested by the SSD management team.

 

To work alongside organisations colleagues in order to contribute to the Organisation vision “Our patients, Our hospital, Our future, together” and to contribute fully towards West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust’s corporate objectives, divisional and departmental delivery plans.

 

Participation in the staff roster, which includes weekends and bank holidays.

 

To provide practical support and training to Trainee Decontamination Technicians

 

Respond to customer telephone queries or request’s, using the computerised tracking system to establish equipment location. Escalating to senior staff if necessary

 

Use Datix system to report any incidents or non-conformities