Sterile Services Technician

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Sterile Services Jobs & Recruitment in the UK

Sterile services technicians clean and decontaminate equipment used in hospital operating theatres, clinics and wards
As a decontamination technician (sometimes known as a sterile services technician, sterile services assistant), They will  work with a variety of medical devices under limited supervision within strict guidelines and procedures. and tracking the device, in a controlled environment.

W4u Solutions offer a vast array of work opportunities for Sterile Service Technicians which are updated on our website. Whether you’re interested in temporary or permanent Sterile Services work; please search our Sterile Services vacancies by keyword, then filter accordingly by grade and speciality.

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What is a Sterile Services Technician?

Sterile Services Technicians ensure that all reusable medical and surgical instruments from wards, clinics or theatres are clean and sterile for reuse during patient procedures.
A CSSD technician (Central Sterile Services Department) will collect, disassemble, disinfect and reassemble medical equipment, which is then delivered back to the appropriate department within the hospital. The instruments sterilised within the CSSD include:

  • Endoscopes
  • Scalpel handles
  • Artery forceps
  • Orthopaedic drills
  • Dental instruments
  • Medical devices used in surgery

Locum Sterile Service Technician Jobs

Working locum sterile services shifts with W4U Solutions is perfect if you want to build a career that caters to your personal schedule. It’s also a great way to experience multiple areas of the sector; you may find yourself working on the wards during one shift and within theatres the next.

Locum NHS sterile services jobs provide you with the opportunity to be your own boss, as opposed to working a stricter set of hours under full-time employment. Bear in mind that locum CSSD Technicians do not earn sick or holiday pay, will not be entered into a workplace pension scheme, and will not be covered for any maternity/paternity leave.

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