Sterile Services Technician

**Vacancy**

**Sterile Services Technician**

**Full time and permanent role**

We are currently recruiting for a CSSD/Sterile Services technician for a full-time and permanent opportunity. Full training will be provided for the chosen candidate.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include:**

Receive contaminated devices, instruments and equipment in the decontamination area, ensuring to always don personal protective equipment

Use chemical disinfectants and sterilants according to safety procedures

Operate as per Mater Private Cork Hospital policies, procedures and guidelines, in particular health and safety, infection control, hand hygiene and moving and handling

Operate the decontamination and terminal sterilization equipment, including disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, etc. and to report all malfunctions or changes in the parameters

Sort, inspect, assemble, and wrap or package all decontaminated items

Assure proper sterility of all processed items by adhering to established sterilization procedures, including loading, unloading, storage, handling techniques and sterility assurance monitors

Maintenance and storage of all traceability documentation and to apply tracking labels, if necessary

Issue decontamination certificates for sterile items leaving the hospital

Maintain control of traffic in all restricted areas of the department including the proper use of surgical scrub attire

To undertake any other duties as delegated by the Theatre Services Manager or your line manager.

**Candidate Requirements:**

Leaving Certificate or equivalent desirable

Previous experience in a Sterile Services role desirable, but not essential.

Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative

Attention to detail and ability to carry out close inspection work

Basic computer knowledge

Closing date is 1st May 2026

**Applications or Enquiries can be made in confidence to Jessica Nott, HR Department, e-mail to Jessica.Nott**@materprivate.ie

**Mater Private, Cork is committed to a policy of equal opportunities***.*