Pastor Emadigimu

Highly experienced Sterilisation and Endoscopy Technician with over 30 years of experience across New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Proven leadership in CSSD operations, infection control compliance, and endoscopy reprocessing. Strong background in quality assurance, team leadership, and adherence to AS/NZS and ISO standards. Demonstrates consistent ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, maintain patient safety standards, and optimise clinical workflows.

Team Leader – CSSD / Endoscopy at Whangarei Hospital (2022-04 – Present)

• Lead daily operations across CSSD and Endoscopy units
• Supervise, mentor, and train new staff and technicians
• Perform and oversee validation testing of sterilisation equipment
• Ensure compliance with AS/NZS standards and infection control protocols
• Manage reprocessing of flexible endoscopes (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ENT, ITU)
• Maintain sterile field during procedures and support clinical teams
• Conduct equipment safety checks and calibration
• Manage inventory and tracking systems

Healthcare Assistant at Eishts Group Ltd (2021-03 – 2022-03)

• providing crucial support in hospital, aged care, and home settings
• Helping patient with daily tasks like washing, dressing, feeding, and monitoring vitals

Team Leader – Sterilisation Services at St Bernard's Hospital (2020-03 – 2021-03)

• Led sterilisation services for hospital and private clinics
• Ensured infection control standards and safe instrument processing
• Promoted team performance and communication

Travelling Sterile Technician at BBraun Sterilog (2018-05 – 2020-02)

• Operated advanced sterilisation machinery (Getinge, Steris, Wasenburg, etc.)
• Worked across multiple facilities in CSSD and Endoscopy units

Sterile Processing Technician at Spire Hospital Solihull (2018-10 – 2018-12)

• Managed sterilised equipment for theatre use
• Used instrument tracking and traceability systems

Decontamination Nurse / Sterilisation Technician at Wythenshawe Hospital (2017-04 – 2018-04)

• Performed decontamination, sterilisation, and instrument assembly
• Supported NHS and private clinical services

Team Leader – Endoscopy / Training at Karl Storz Endoscopy (2015-08 – 2017-03)

• Delivered training to hospitals and clinics across the UK
• Specialised in endoscopy sterilisation and equipment handling

Team Leader – Endoscopy Decontamination at Cheltenham General Hospital (2014-07 – 2015-07)

• Managed sterilisation and storage of endoscopes
• Ensured compliance with storage and usage policies

CSSD / Endoscopy Technician at Eishts Group Ltd (2006 – 2014)

• Provided specialist support in orthopaedic and robotic instrumentation
• Delivered staff training and team leadership

Sterile Technician at Hospitals in Naples (1992 – 2006)

• Worked in major hospital CSSD units
• Performed full instrument reprocessing cycle

Graduate in Business – Graduate Business College