Endoscopy Technician

Location – The Lister Hospital

Permanent, Fulltime, 37.5Hrs/ week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:30pm, 5 days a week but flexibility required to meet demands of department (ad hoc weekend work may be required in the future)

Salary – Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Endoscopy Technician to join the team at the Lister Hospital.

Duties include but are not limited to:

·       Manual cleaning of all endoscopes and associated accessories following current guidelines

·       Disinfecting endoscopes using auto-disinfector

·       Documenting all daily maintenance of all machines and equipment

·       Ensure tracking of each endoscope is up to date and correct for each patient

·       Cleaning and high level disinfection of all endoscopes

·       Cleaning and maintenance of all drying/storage cabinets

·       Ensure that the right scopes are cleaned for each procedure list and there is adequate supply to ensure that the lists run efficiently

·       Assist with the organizing of general and periodic service contracts and action accordingly

·       Daily equipment checks to adhere to health and safety regulations, and organizing the repair of all defects to be dealt with promptly.

Skills Needed

·       Working knowledge of sterile services procedures is essential

·       Decontamination qualification is desirable

·       Excellent communication skills

HCA Healthcare UK – The World’s largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.