CSSD Technician

The Hermitage Clinic is a 112 bed private hospital in Lucan, West Dublin. Our specialised medical teams provide medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy care to patients and are supported by the very latest medical technology. The Hermitage Clinic is committed to providing excellence in patient care using state-of-the-art facilities. The Clinic offers an outstanding level of expertise and cutting edge technology. We have the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment available today, full Cardiological facilities including a Cardiac Catheterisation Suite and Clinical Laboratory services. We are seeking a CSSD Technician to the join the CSSD Team. The CSSD Department is responsible for the provision of a decontamination service for reusable invasive medical devices to all clinical areas within the hospital and the role holder will ensure to provide continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. The role holder is responsible for the provision of quality CSSD service in line with standards of CSSD practice.

Responsibilities

Strictly adheres to department operating policies and procedures at all times; Collects and distributes contaminated/sterile items to customers; Cleans and decontaminates instruments and medical devices using solutions and machines according to manufacturer’s instructions and EU guidelines; Inspects cleanliness, working action and condition of all items after decontamination process; Checks product completion against pre-established checklists or product specification; Sterilises items according to manufacturer’s instructions and EU guidelines and HSE Code of Practice; Handles sterile packages consistent with Event Related Sterility Policy; Reports all non-functioning items or errors to Supervisor or Manager immediately; Participates in regularly scheduled unit cleaning; Participates in routine operation, maintenance and validation of equipment; Demonstrates effective communication skills

Requirements

Certificate/diploma/degree from Technical or Health Care related course; Leaving certificate or equivalent; Team work; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work under pressure; Flexible; IT Skills

Benefits

Competitive salary; An Education Support Programme; Development opportunities; Opportunities for career progression; Access to a Pension Scheme; Subsidised Restaurant; Free staff car parking; Employee Assistance Programme; Life Assurance