Processing of Surgical Instrumentation Sets and Supplementary Packs to specification using Standard Operating Procedures, which m.....
Processing of Surgical Instrumentation Sets and Supplementary Packs to specification using Standard Operating Procedures, which meet the Quality Standard ISO 13485. To receive, record and check all instrumentation and equipment used within the Trust, Community, and outside contracts, scanning all items into the department, identify any missing/damaged equipment and report immediately to a Team Leader or Supervisor. To dismantle instrumentation and equipment, transferring into washer baskets, scan and load into washer disinfectors. Inspect and function test all instrumentation, and reassemble onto trays to checklist specification, scan, document, and pack ready for transferring to autoclaves for sterilising. To operate all major equipment within the department, washer/ disinfectors, transfer hatch, and sterilizers, using QSPs to ensure correct Disinfection and Sterilisation according to HTM 01-01. To sterilise, check for integrity of packaging, and inspect all items removed from the autoclaves, and authorise all equipment for release as fit for purpose, and to despatch using the Tracking System. Loads or items that do not meet requirements must be failed and non-conformed to the relevant area. To undertake porter duties, delivery of equipment being processed as instructed. To be flexible within the department and to take on board any training necessary to work in any area as necessary, guided by our Quality Management System. To take on board training necessary to attain / maintain competency, including all Trust Mandatory Training