Overview
To assist in the provision of the Medical Equipment Library service, under supervision of the Team Leader and Higher Clinical Support Worker inclusive of weekend working.
To work towards achieving recorded competencies and Btec Diploma, Level 2 Healthcare Science - leading to progression to Band 3 Higher Clinical Support Worker.
Responsibilities
* Supports all Clinical Engineering Departmental objectives and medical device service requirements through active locating and collection of devices for PPM.
* Ensures Medical Equipment Library facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and equipment storage areas are kept in a tidy condition.
* Delivers equipment to ward areas to fulfil loan requests.
* Assist hospital staff visiting the Medical Equipment Library to borrow equipment.
* Keeps records of equipment loans.
* Collects equipment from ward areas at end of loan period.
* Commission onto the asset register and Electrical Safety Tests Medical Devices as trained and deemed competent to do so.
* Cleans returned equipment, reporting excessive or high-risk contamination to the Team Leader within Medical Equipment Library and Clinical Engineering depending on need.
* Checks condition of equipment, reporting any damage to the Team Leader.
* Completes records of tests within Asset Register.
* Performs stock takes of Medical Equipment Library stock ensuring Asset register is up to date and accurate.
* Ensures adequate stock of materials to enable Medical Equipment Library to function correctly.
* Operates a working pattern that encompasses weekend working as dictated by the Team Lead and Medical Device Safety Officer.
* Locates, collects and processes Medical Devices required for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in readiness for Clinical Engineering completion.
* Works towards achieving recorded competencies and potential for Btec Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science - subject to levy funding conditions.
* Reads and follows written procedures for the issue and return of medical equipment within the Medical Equipment Library.
* Tests medical equipment to written procedures.
* Works safely when performing manual handling tasks.
* Is mindful of manual handling issues when storing equipment for loan.
* Works in a safe manner, reporting any Health and Safety issues outside of their control to the Team Leader or Head of Clinical Engineering.
Eligibility & Preferences
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Benefits & Working Conditions
Operates a working pattern that encompasses weekend working as dictated by the Team Lead and Medical Device Safety Officer.
Contact & Application
Please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100 for reasonable adjustments or additional support. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
EEO Statement
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Other
* Hospitals and Health Care
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