Endoscopy & Sterile Services Technician (Contract/Agency/Permanent) - Various NHS and Private Hospitals Across the UK - UK
(2023-11)
- Managed the full decontamination lifecycle for flexible endoscopes, operating Getinge and Cantel AERs.
- Executed daily operations in combined sterile services and endoscopy units, covering Washroom, Cleanroom, and Autoclave duties.
- Ensured rapid and compliant turnaround of scopes, directly supporting clinical scheduling and patient flow.
- Performed meticulous cleaning, inspection, and assembly of surgical instrument packages received from theatres.
Endoscopy & Sterile Services Technician - Benenden Hospital - UK
(2023-11)
Sterile Services Technician - Luton and Dunstable Hospital - Luton
(2023-09 - 2023-11)
- Operated Speedco machines, administering comprehensive automated washing and disinfection cycles compliant with HTM standards.
- Managed end-to-end processing across the Washroom, Cleanroom, and Autoclave sections, maintaining a high-efficiency workflow for surgical instrumentation.
- Executed meticulous decontamination, functional inspection, and final assembly of surgical sets, ensuring the integrity of the sterile barrier prior to dispatch.
- Maintained adherence to all unit-specific Health and Safety and Manual Handling protocols throughout the decontamination process.
Endoscopy & Sterile Services Technician - BMI Kent - Kent
(2022-09 - 2023-09)
- Executed Full-Cycle Endoscope Reprocessing using Getinge and Cantel AERs, ensuring immediate readiness of scopes for theatre use.
- Maintained strict Infection Control standards by managing cleaning, receiving, and secure packing of scopes post-procedure.
- Operated in combined Sterile Services and Endoscopy environments, including Washroom and Autoclave sections, ensuring dual-unit efficiency and compliance with H&S protocols.
- Conducted final inspection and assembly of surgical packages, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail required for patient safety.
Sterile Services Technician - CFES Enfield, Royal Free Trust - Enfield
(2022-08 - 2022-09)
Project-based
- Specialised in the preparation and wrapping of complex and specialist surgical sets for theatre, meeting demanding service expectations.
- Proficiently performed disassembly and assembly of instruments, ensuring correct tray composition and functionality.
- Managed daily SSD operations including tool sterilisation, Washroom processing, and Autoclave operation to ensure consistent service delivery.
Endoscopy Technician - Queens Hospital, Romford - Romford
(2022-05 - 2022-11)
- Expertly operated Getinge and Cantel AERs for high-volume endoscope cleaning and disinfection cycles.
- Managed the critical handover of scopes from theatres, ensuring immediate commencement of the decontamination process for rapid turnaround.
- Performed cleaning and setup of scopes, guaranteeing they were fully prepared and compliant for the next clinical procedure.
Sterile Services Technician (Endoscopy focus) - Bromley General Hospital - Bromley
(2021-06 - 2022-09)
- Key operator for Getinge and Cantel AERs, facilitating the cleaning and preparation of scopes received from operating theatres.
- Maintained efficient workflow in the Washroom and Autoclave areas, overseeing inspection and assembly of surgical packages.
- Consistently applied Health and Safety and Manual Handling protocols in a high-throughput decontamination environment.
Endoscopy Technician - James Paget University Hospital
(2022-01 - 2022-08)
- Received and successfully applied comprehensive in-house training for the day-to-day operation and flow of the decontamination unit.
- Operated Getinge and Cantel endoscopy machines, contributing to the efficient preparation and cleaning of scopes.
- Conducted packaging and preparation of equipment, ensuring compliance standards were met prior to clinical use.
Endoscopy Technician - East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - Burnley
(2021-09 - 2022-04)
- Developed proficiency on a diverse range of AERs, including Wassenberg, Getinge, and Cantel machines.
- Received and implemented full in-house training and supervision on advanced endoscope machine operations.
- Maintained rigorous H&S standards while managing the packaging and Autoclave processing of surgical instruments.
Endoscopy Technician - Bangor University General Hospital - North Wales
(2021-01)
Weekends Only
- Sustained high-level decontamination practice during weekend operations, demonstrating reliability and deep commitment to the role.
- Proficient in operating three major AER brands (Wassenberg, Getinge, Cantel), ensuring continuous service despite unit changes.
- Performed full scope reprocessing lifecycle, from receiving to packaging, based on comprehensive in-house training.
Endoscopy Technician - Homerton University Hospital - London
(2018-06 - 2021-07)
Endoscopy Technician - Royal Marsden Hospital - London
(2021-09 - 2022-03)
- Received full training and supervision on endoscope machines
- Received training on the Wassenberg endoscopy machine
- Received training on the Getinge endoscopy machine
- Working in the washroom
- Health and Safety
- Manual Handling
- Oversee preparation, inspection and assembly packaging
- Working autoclave
- Cantel Endoscopy machine
Endoscopy Technician - Wrexham Maelor Hospital - Wales
(2021-01 - 2021-09)
- Received full training and supervision on endoscope machines
- Received training on the Wassenberg endoscopy machine
- Received training on the Getinge endoscopy machine
- Working in the washroom
- Health and Safety
- Manual Handling
- Oversee preparation, inspection and assembly packaging
- Working autoclave
- Cantel Endoscopy machine
Sterile Technician - Royal London Hospital - London
(2021-06 - 2021-10)
- Facilitate day to day operations, ensuring that we meet expectations and consistently deliver an exceptional service
- Sterilising tools
- Working in the washroom
- Health and Safety
- Manual Handling
- Oversee preparation, inspection and assembly packaging
- Working autoclave
