Sterile Services Technician II
Sterile Services Technician II
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Job Description
At STERIS we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
About Us
At STERIS Instrument Processing we are experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We offer on and offsite re-processing alongside reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our diverse and talented teams use cutting edge technology to ensure that the highest quality of infection prevention is delivered to our customers.
We are currently recruiting for a Sterile Services Technician vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at an entry-level and receive world-class training to get you on to a defined career pathway.
About You
Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you Are you passionate about helping our incredible national health service make a difference Do you care about keeping vulnerable patients safe If so then a career with STERIS Instrument Processing would be a great fit for you.
WORKING PATTERN
12 weeks training the first few weeks you will work on Monday-Friday at 9:00-17:00. Thereafter training will continue during your regular shift hours which are Tuesday-Saturday 14:00-22:00
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Following a highly regulated end to end sterilization/decontamination process on surgical instruments that have been used in operations in local NHS and private hospitals to ensure they can be used again safely for the next patient.
- Ensuring the effective preparation of sterile consumables (dressings linen surgical instruments and equipment) by the process of decontamination inspection assembly and packing within predefined quality standards.
- Rigorously checking washing laying up and packing sets of theatre instruments to meet contract specifications within predefined quality standards.
- Safely operating and monitoring machines and equipment (washer/disinfectors ultrasonic and sterilisers) effectively.
- Ensuring that repairs and missing instruments or equipment are recorded and logged on the Tracking and Traceability computer system (SynergyTrak).
- Ensuring that repaired instruments or equipment are returned to stock or the appropriate coded sets or the Trusts appointed person.
Required Experience
- Educated to a good general standard with demonstrable verbal and numerical abilities.
- Basic end user IT skills to operate track and traceability IT system.
Skills
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Working under pressure
- Accountability
- Attention to detail
For more information about us please visit our STERIS IMS website: IN IT FOR YOU
- An annual salary of 24465 plus a 5% performance bonus and generous shift allowances if you work overtime/unsociable hours! Plus a higher cost of living allowance if you work in London.
- Full structured and comprehensive training
- Ongoing education leading to industry-recognised qualifications
- Defined career path when fully operational
- A diverse and people-centric culture
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Access to a Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship! This is a 12-15 month fully funded programme studying good scientific practice for the Healthcare profession! It is universally applicable outside of STERIS! Completed on the job you are given 20% of your working hours to study towards the qualification. Further apprenticeships are available throughout the course of your career!
STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
