Equipment Decontamination Technician

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake any other tasks as required by the EBME Manager in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.

The post holder will be a member of a mobile team and as such may be required to undertake his/her duties anywhere within the district as and when the need arises. A department van is provided for this purpose for which a current driving license is required. To undertake physical decontamination (cleaning) and inspection of pressure redistribution systems, ensuring items are complete, working and available for re-issue.

Exact procedures for decontamination will be determined by the Infection control team and must be followed at all times.

To undertake cleaning of medical devices by the use of washer-dryers or manually where required using personal protective equipment where provided.

To Support and make regular deliveries and collections of pressure redistribution systems (dynamic mattresses) to wards and departments as required. Ad hoc and emergency deliveries or collections may also be required throughout the day. Certain activities will require handling and lifting of medical devices however appropriate handling equipment will be provided.

To maintain accurate computerised database records of all dynamic mattress systems issued from and returned to the Warwick Hospital equipment loan store.  To produce reports from the database of usage as requested.

To liaise with external contractors where pressure distribution systems have to be sent away for an extensive ‘deep clean’.

To report and support the diagnosis of faults and withdraw systems from service if equipment requires routine tests and checks or is known to be faulty.

To identify faulty Matress components and replace as necessary ensuring to record information for department cross charging. 

To perform all necessary work within the department and to be flexible when demands upon the department requires a fast response.

Undertakes all assigned work without immediate supervision utilising department supplies and collaborating directly with other departments and suppliers as necessary.

To ensure efficient utilisation of spare parts and to monitor stock control – raising purchase order requisitions as necessary.

To propose and be prepared to implement changes to departmental working practices and to assist the Assistant Sterile Services Manager in the preparation of reports and feedback of pressure relieving systems as and when required.

To undertake training and development as required, both in operational matters related to the work of the department and any mandatory courses e.g. fire lectures.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

To ensure at all times that work is performed in accordance with health and safety legislation, statutory requirements and other regulations that are applicable to the department function.