Job Description

Job Title:

HSDU Technician

Salary:

15,915.73 per annum

Hours:

25 per week

Contract:

Permanent

Type of Employment:

Part Time

Location:

Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, West Midlands, England, DY1 2HQ



As an integral member of the HSDU team, the post holder will provide a decontamination service to all theatres, wards and departments throughout the Trust. HSDU Technician Due to an increase in work we are looking for flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to join our team. The department is responsible for the cleaning, inspection, assembly, packing and sterilising of surgical equipment. No experience necessary as full training is given.



You will be required to work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. To reprocess reusable medical devices in a controlled environment. You will receive and prepare contaminated equipment for washing through an automated process and reassemble and pack equipment to customer requirements. You must load equipment into sterilisers and unload and to dispatch equipment to theatres, wards and departments. You are required to safely operate decontamination equipment and undertake routine testing as required.



You will also undertake general housekeeping of workstations and dispose of clinical/household waste and report and defects of equipment to Supervisors. You will assist in departmental audits and investigate any non-conformances. You are required to undertake any training appropriate to HSDU and to complete all mandatory training.



We are looking for good level of numeracy and literacy and be to be flexible. You are required to be able to stand for long periods. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and to be able to work in a very busy environment.