Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Job overview

To provide safe, effective, and consistent decontamination of endoscopes and associated equipment between the hours of 8am – 9pm Mon - Sat. The post holder will follow established procedures and guidelines to ensure high-quality decontamination, accurate documentation, and full compliance with national standards (including HTM01-06).

Main duties of the job

• Under the direction of the Endoscopy Decontamination Team Leader participate fully in the safe delivery of the endoscopy service, reporting any breaches in the decontamination process to the Endoscopy supervisor.
• Responsible for the completion of the daily checklists for the Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERS), and the daily and weekly checklist for the drying cabinets.
• Work collaboratively with all staff in the EDU (Endoscopy Decontamination Unit) to ensure a safe delivery of service.
• Follow guidelines in reporting and documenting faults with decontamination equipment to the appropriate internal/external department ensuring that all faults are followed through and resolved.
• Resolve day to day issues arising with decontamination equipment.
• Liaise with specialist technical engineers and external manufactures / companies as necessary.
• Comply with all documentation guidelines to maintain safety for patients, self, and other staff.
• Recognise and respond to urgent and emergency situations.
• To be flexible within the decontamination unit, working in any area as necessary, guided by local policies and work instructions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Role Summary To provide safe, effective, and consistent decontamination of endoscopes and associated equipment between the hours of 8am – 9pm Mon - Sat. The post holder will follow established procedures and guidelines to ensure high-quality decontamination, accurate documentation, and full compliance with national standards (including HTM01-06).

Role Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Endoscopy Decontamination Team Leader participate fully in the safe delivery of the endoscopy service, reporting any breaches in the decontamination process to the Endoscopy supervisor. •    Responsible for the completion of the daily checklists for the Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERS), and the daily and weekly checklist for the drying cabinets. •    Work collaboratively with all staff in the EDU (Endoscopy Decontamination Unit) to ensure a safe delivery of service. •    Follow guidelines in reporting and documenting faults with decontamination equipment to the appropriate internal/external department ensuring that all faults are followed through and resolved. •    Resolve day to day issues arising with decontamination equipment. •    Liaise with specialist technical engineers and external manufactures / companies as necessary. •    Comply with all documentation guidelines to maintain safety for patients, self, and other staff. •    Recognise and respond to urgent and emergency situations. •    To be flexible within the decontamination unit, working in any area as necessary, guided by local policies and work instructions.

Governance •    Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care. •    Adhere to the recommendations for control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) and risk assessments appropriate to the area. •    Awareness of the HTM01-06 regulations. •    Ensure tracking and traceability processes are always adhered to, resolving any discrepancies, and reporting unresolved issues to the EDTL. •    Assist with Audits within own area of work. •    Responsible for first line maintenance of endoscope and accessories and resolving faults at source. •    Establish and maintain effective communication, maintaining confidentiality of information.

Education /Learning

• Attend all mandatory and essential training / study as directed. •    Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to gain experience, including full participation in Motiv8/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.   •    Complete local and national Decontamination competencies. •    Act as a “mentor” to new staff.

Managerial / Leadership

• Ensure a healthy, safe, and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal. and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation, and reporting any concerns. •    Participate in the development of decontamination services. •    The ability to maintain basic stock usage and control procedure.

Communications

• Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with colleagues across the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit and the wider Endoscopy service.  •    Ensure all communication supports safe, effective decontamination processes and timely escalation of issues.  •    Report equipment faults, process breaches, or concerns promptly to the Endoscopy Team Leader or Supervisor.  •    Maintain accurate, legible, and timely documentation across all decontamination and traceability systems.  •    Respond appropriately to urgent or unexpected situations, ensuring key information is shared quickly with the relevant staff.  •    Participate in handovers, team briefings, and service updates to support continuity of care and smooth workflow.  •    Handle all patient-identifiable information sensitively and in line with Trust confidentiality and information governance policies.  •    Support a positive, collaborative working environment by demonstrating professional communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.