Charter Medical Private Hospital
Charter Medical Private Hospital, Ballinderry, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland
The Decontamination Assistant – Endoscopy is responsible for supporting the safe and effective decontamination, reprocessing, storage and tracking of flexible endoscopes and associated reusable medical devices within the Endoscopy Unit. The role involves working under the supervision of the Decontamination Lead and CNM2 to ensure all equipment is processed in accordance with national guidelines, manufacturer instructions, infection prevention and control standards, and hospital policies. The post holder will contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient and compliant decontamination environment to support high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities Decontamination & Reprocessing • Perform manual cleaning of endoscopes in accordance with established protocols • Operate Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) following training and competency assessment • Ensure correct connection, leak testing, flushing and preparation of endoscopes prior to processing •...