Endoscopy Operative

Job description

Endoscopy Operative – Join Noel Group’s Healthcare Team
Location: Louth Area

Noel Group is a leader in delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare services to hospitals and nursing homes across Ireland. As we continue to expand, we are seeking dynamic individuals to join our team as Endoscopy Operatives in the Louth area. If you are passionate about joining a dedicated team and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a dedicated team responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instrument sets and flexible endoscopes (Reusable Invasive Medical Devices – RIMD).
• Undertake duties related to the decontamination of medical devices, including surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes, to support clinical care.
• Assist with the collection, delivery, receipt, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, reassembly, packing, disinfection, and sterilisation of reusable medical devices.
• Accurately record all tasks using tracking and bracing systems in the department.
• Adhere to the department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Be prepared for exposure to blood and body fluids as part of your daily duties.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential
(a) Hold a qualification in Health Service Skills or Health Care Support at Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 5 (or higher)

Or
(b) Hold a relevant Health Care Qualification equivalent to (a) above

Desirable
(c) Possess a Level 6 Minor Award in RIMO Decontamination, or commit to undertake it

(d) Have the personal competence and capacity to discharge the functions of the role effectively.

Note: FETAC & HETAC qualifications have been replaced by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). For more information, please visit www.QQI.ie.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in all sections of the decontamination process is an advantage.