CSSD/Endoscopy Decontamination Operative - UPMC Kildare Hospital

Main Duteis: Decontaminate used medical devices using mechanical methods. Inspect and function test medical devices. Report any discrepancies immediately to CSSD Manager. Assembly inspection and packing of instrument sets and other equipment for sterilisation. Loading and unloading autoclaves, sterilising packs and sets of instruments. Prepare and examine packs prior to their storage, for tears and dampness. Distribute and store all sterilised equipment and instruments in appropriate areas. Observation and checking of parameters and any malfunction of autoclaves, washers/disinfectors. Daily/Weekly testing of autoclaves, washer/disinfectors, heat sealers and ultrasonics. Record relevant data in appropriate logbooks with full clear signature of operative/technician. Maintenance of records in line with policy of Department and EU legislation. Archive documents according to national and European legislation. Stocking shelves with sterile supplies and assisting with stock control. Storage and handling of raw material components. Ensure that standard precautions are adhered to and are compliant with infection prevention control and other policies. Comply with Health and Safety procedures by using protective clothing – PPE (personal protective equipment). Ensure Health Safety standards are met. Report any incident/accident that may occur to the CSSD Manager in accordance with hospital policy. Participate in manual and/or computerised traceability of reusable medical devices as part of a quality system. Adhere to National Hygiene Standards and complete Hygiene Audits monthly. Observe and uphold daily / weekly cleaning standards in the department. Report any inadequacies. Maintain a clean and tidy environment at all times. Facilitate effective communication with the multidisciplinary team as necessary. Provide a high standard of safe practice for patient care. Ensure that all equipment in the CSSD is checked by an appropriate user according to hospital policy. Demonstrate initiative and be receptive to new ideas and development. Use knowledge, and experience to develop ways of coping with adverse events. Ensure that telephone/verbal messages are correctly delivered to the CSSD Manager. Act as a mentor for new Technicians. Be responsible for their own upskilling and training. Personnel Follow uniform policy reference General Through the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management. Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation. To respect the organisational values of the Hospital. Quality Safety – Safe Culture Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC. As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence. You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes. Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives. Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead. Health Safety UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses. All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health safety on an annual basis. Information Governance In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.