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TSSU Operative / Sterile Services

Reference #
GDTSSUSOUTH00
Job type
Permanent
Salary / Rate
£23,000 - £30,000
Location
South West - Southampton

Lehman Ambrose are seeking an experienced TSSU Operative to report into the Theatre Manager at a Medical Treatment Centre in Southampton where they perform General Surgery, ENT and Orthopaedic operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To provide accurate checking of instruments on arrival in the ‘wash area’ and the reporting of any discrepancies.
  • Undertake cleaning, inspected, assembly of packs, sealing, sterilising and Traceability of Instruments, equipment for the supply to theatre and other treatment centres departments
  • To prepare instruments for the washer / disinfection machines and track instruments using the computer system.
  • To use the ultrasonic machine safely for cannulated instruments prior to the washer phase where appropriate.
  • To check and wrap instrument sets.
  • To Sterilise instrument sets with the downward displacement autoclaves
  • To insure that the required warm up and routine tests are carried out on the autoclaves.
  • To ensure that the logs and computer tracking system are used at all times to ensure traceability and quality control of the items supplied by the TSSU department.
  • To use the 'see through' system for the packing of single items and the use of sterilisation bags for such items as required.
  • To ensure that the areas are kept thoroughly clean and the correct safety equipment is present and used especially as the TSSU area is a High Risk area.
  • To be responsible for monitoring stock levels and the timely replenishment of stock and to report to the TSSU Manager or Deputy any discrepancies.
  • To report immediately any faults with any of the machinery in the TSSU department.
  • To adopt a positive working relationship between all groups involved within the Treatment Centre to ensure the welfare of patients
  • To undertake any specific duties as delegated by the TSSU Manager or deputy Manager or Theatre Manager.

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