Sterile Services Technician

Cork - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates providing staffing solutions to hospitals nursing homes home care and community care facilities across Ireland and abroad.

We are currently hiring a Sterile Services Technician for a reputed hospital in Cork Ireland.

Full time and permanent role

Key Responsibilities

Receive and handle contaminated instruments and equipment in the decontamination area ensuring the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Use chemical disinfectants and sterilants safely and in accordance with established protocols.

Adhere to Mater Private Cork Hospital policies and procedures particularly those relating to health and safety infection control hand hygiene and manual handling.

Operate decontamination and sterilization equipment (e.g. washers disinfectors ultrasonic cleaners) and promptly report any malfunctions or irregularities.

Sort inspect assemble and appropriately package all decontaminated items.

Ensure proper sterilization of processed items following validated procedures for loading unloading storage and sterility monitoring.

Maintain accurate traceability records and apply tracking labels as required.

Issue decontamination certificates for sterile items dispatched from the hospital.

Maintain control of access and traffic within restricted areas ensuring proper use of surgical scrub attire.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Theatre Services Manager or designated line manager.

Requirements

Leaving Certificate or equivalent (desirable)

Previous experience in a Sterile Services role (desirable but not essential)

Ability to prioritise tasks and work on own initiative

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection work

Basic computer literacy

Benefits

Education Assistance programmes

Competitive salary comparable to HSE rates

Relocation expenses

Maternity Leave

Weekend work allowance

Excellent Contribution Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns available

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme in conjunction with VHI

Required Skills:

Leaving Certificate or equivalent (desirable) Previous experience in a Sterile Services role (desirable but not essential) Ability to prioritise tasks and work on own initiative Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection work Basic computer literacy

Required Education:

Leaving Certificate or equivalent desirable