Central Decontamination unit Technician

Central Decontamination unit Technician

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this post is to assist in the production of sterilised medical devices for use in all clinical and other assigned areas including Medical Decontamination Unit designated by the hospital. Instruction and Education shall be given on site in respect of the relevant guidelines and required duties. Confidentiality regarding patient information and other hospital data is essential.

Essential Criteria:

Has successfully passed the Leaving Certificate or has a qualification equivalent to that of a national awarding body.

A minimum of 1 years experience in a Decontamination setting

Knowledge of HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Central Decontamination/Endoscopy Units

Candidates must hold a current certificate in Decontamination and are required to submit a copy with application for post.

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV this forms part of your application and CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Sunday 5th April 2026 at 23.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking Apply for Job.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department please contact

For other queries relating to this recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below youll find the list of commencement dates for 2026.

8th June

6th July

10thAugust

7thSeptember

5thOctober

Required Experience:

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