CSSD / Endoscopy Operative - UPMC Kildare Location: Kildare Job type: Permanent Overview of role: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a decontamination service to all clinical areas within the hospital.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: General: Decontamination sterilization of all medical devices.
Transport of sterile items.
Storage of sterile items.
Stock control.
Complete traceability on tracker system.
Disinfection, inspection, packaging and sterilization of medical devices.
Adhering to all policies and procedures.
Be familiar with Training and Education programmes.
Attend meetings regarding CSSD.
Knowledge of all Policies and Procedures.
To work with others as part of a team.
All CSSD staff must understand the importance of confidentiality.
Professional Accountability and Development: Ensure you remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based participate in research where appropriate for the benefit of patients.
Provide a supportive and learning environment in the Hospital, which enables the educational and professional development needs of staff to be met.
Ensure that statutory rules, guidelines and legislation are understood and complied with.
Ensure that standards of care are safeguarded, and all staff are aware of the need for patients and clients.
High quality care is recognised as of primary importance.
Act as a positive role model with regards to the Hospital ethos.
Quality & Audit: Participate and assist as required in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.
Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation standards at all times.
Health and Safety: To uphold UPMC Kildare Hospital's policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend updates.
Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.
Qualifications & Experience: The Post holder must hold the following to fulfil the requirements of this post: At least 1 year's experience in a CSSD, Pharmaceutical or clean room industry.
Knowledge of Theatre Instruments is desirable.
Previous experience in patient care - desirable.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits - Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care.
Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.
Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny.
Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network.
The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.
Skills: CSSD Endoscopy Clean Room