Decontamination Technician Sterile Services (02.011 (2026))

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Decontamination Technician - Sterile Services

Reference No: 02.011 (2026)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Decontamination Technician will be responsible for ensuring that reusable medical devices such as endoscopes and other surgical devices e.g. instruments and equipment are cleaned sterilised and repackaged to high standards ready for reusing in operating theatres and other areas of Tallaght University Hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office -:

Experience working as a Decontamination Technician in a hospital setting
A Minor Award in Decontamination of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (Level 6) or equivalent or be willing to undertake the Level 6 Minor Award or equivalent within a year.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

2. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where they are not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.

3. Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Be of good character.

5. Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquired during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda Vetting Unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda Vetting policy.

6. Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act 2015

Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners registered nurses physiotherapists psychologists social workers and others. This includes staff working in adult services. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015. Mandated persons under the legislation are required to report any knowledge belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed. The Act defines harm as assault ill-treatment neglect or sexual abuse and covers single and multiple instances. Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla if requested in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that (a) a child has been or is being assaulted ill-treated neglected or sexually abused or (b) a childs health development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected. Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.

PARTICULARS OF OFFICE

1. The position is fulltime permanent and pensionable.

2. Remuneration:
Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health & Children. Current remuneration with effect from 1st August 2025 is:

41117 by 7 increments to 48064

Salary scales will be updated in line with nationally agreed pay agreements and will be updated accordingly and retrospective payments applied as applicable.

3. Pension Arrangements and Retirement Age
There are three superannuation schemes currently in operation for staff in Tallaght University Hospital:

(a) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant)
(b) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant)
(c) Single Public Service Pension Scheme

Please read carefully the summary of the criteria for the three superannuation schemes below. This will assist you in identifying which scheme membership is applicable to your employment circumstances.

(a) If you have been continually employed in the public service prior to the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 60 and a Maximum Retirement Age of 65.

(b) If you have been continually employed in the public service post the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 65. There is no Maximum Retirement Age.

(c) If you have commenced employment in the public service as a new entrant or you are a former public servant returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from the 1st January 2013 with a minimum retirement age of 66 (rising to 67 and 68 in line with state pension changes). The maximum retirement age under this scheme will be age 70.

4. Duties:
The Decontamination Technician will perform such duties as are outlined in this job description.

5. Hours of work:
Normal working hours are 39 worked over 7 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

6. Probation:
The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a probationary period of 6 months. During the probationary period progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the probationary period the service will be certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing or if not satisfactory the probationary period may be extended by 3 months.

7. Annual Leave:
Annual leave entitlement is 23 working days (pro rata) depending on length of service plus 10 Bank Holidays per annum as they occur. The annual leave year runs from 1st of April to 31st March each year.

8. Sick Leave:
Payment of salary during illness will be in accordance with arrangements as approved from time to time by the Department of Health and Children.

9. Termination of Office:
The employment may be terminated at any time by one months notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/91. The Managements right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
Comply with all existing Hospital policies.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospital.
Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of relevant internal training programmes available through our Centre for Learning & Development Prospectus.
Be assigned to working in Decontamination Facilities in TUH incorporating Sterile Services Endoscopy Decontamination Reeves Day Surgery Centre (RDSC) or satellite Endoscopy Departments.
RIMD (Reusable Invasive Medical Devices) incorporates all instrumentation Endoscopes and Ultrasonic probes.
Be accountable to designated Line Manager of assigned Decontamination area.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY

Assist in the Decontamination of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (RIMD) using automated and manual methods in assigned designated decontamination facilities in Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) & Reeves Day Surgery Centre (RDSC).
Collection and transportation of contaminated reusable medical devices from designated areas.
Decontaminate contaminated medical devices in accordance with best practice and manufacturers recommendations.
Work as part of the Decontamination Team in assigned Decontamination facility ensuring good communication skills with the multidisciplinary team.
Inspect and function test reusable invasive medical devices.
Report discrepancies or faults to line Manager.
Assemble and pack RIMD for patient use.
Perform Decontamination quality checks & water testing as required.
Distribute & Transport processed RIMD.
Use computerised traceability system (Fingerprint/ Scope track).
Handling and Storage of processed RIMD & supplies.
Maintain documentation/ records in line with department policy.
Comply with Health & Safety Regulations and ensure safe working practices at all times.
Participate in ongoing training updates /upskilling and ensure best practice is adhered to at all times.
Undertake any other duties that may be assigned by line Manger in assigned area or any other Decontamination area within Tallaght University Hospital.
Assist in the production of sterilised reusable invasive medical devices (RIMD) for use across all TUH sites.

Information Technology

Ensure that the team makes the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
Ensure that all staff are trained in the use of computer systems which are used in the management of patient episodes in the Hospital e.g.: ICCA EPR Pims Order comms Symphony sap core.
Collect interpret and present data and information on the Departments activities staffing and expenditure as required.

Health & Safety

Ensure the compliance of all your staff with the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Comply and enact Health and Safety responsibilities as outlined in Hospital policies protocols and procedures relevant to your area.
Prepare risk assessments and departmental safety statements as required.

Hygiene/Infection Control

Ensure you are aware of your responsibility for Hygiene awareness. Hygiene is defined as The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection.
Act as a role model and actively promote infection control and prevention and ensure that staff in your area familiarise themselves with the hospital infection control policies and guidelines as outlined in the Infection Control Manual.
Ensure that staff in your area are aware that they work in an area where there is potential for transmission of infection.
Ensure that all your staff are advised that they have a responsibility to prevent the transmission of infection particularly in relation to hand hygiene.

Quality Safety and Risk Management

Support the delivery of the Quality Safety and Risk Management Programme including the appropriate identification reporting and management of risks and incidents throughout the hospital.

Confidentiality

You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients or disclose any information of a confidential nature except as required to do so in the course of your work. No records documents or property of the Hospital may be removed from the premises of the Hospital without prior authorisation. You must return to the Hospital upon request and in any event upon the termination of your employment all documents or other property of the Hospital which are in your possession or under your control.

Data Management

Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Development of Hospital Groups

The Hospital Structure is currently under review and therefore reporting relationships may change. The development of Hospital Groups may require the post-holder to adopt a different reporting relationship and additional accountabilities. Full consultation will take place in advance of any such change.

NOTE: The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential at this level of appointment. The appointee will be required to maintain enhance and develop their knowledge skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to this changing environment. They will also be required to participate in and support the Hospitals Digital transformation strategy which may impact work processes and role profiles in the future. The Job Description must therefore be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability at the present time which will be reviewed and assessed on an on-going basis as advancements and developments evolve.

GENERAL

Applications can be submitted on-line at completing the application form and attaching your CV.

Candidates should be aware that when applying for a post through the On-Line Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason not receive this automated acknowledgement you should notify the Human Resources Department before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered.

Closing Date: Before close of business on:25th February 2026

Informal enquiries to: Informal enquiries to Ms Jacinta Nolan Burke Decontamination Lead - Telephone (01)or email:

All candidates should note that in order to maintain a timely process the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.

Required Experience:

JOB DESCRIPTIONDecontamination Technician - Sterile ServicesReference No: 02.011 (2026) PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Decontamination Technician will be responsible for ensuring that reusable medical devices such as endoscopes and other surgical devices e.g. instruments and equipment are cleaned sterilised...