Central Decontamination Unit Technician

Central Decontamination unit Technician

Purpose of the Role:

The role of the CSSD Operatives is to assist the CDU/EDU team in the delivery of a high quality decontamination service to the hospital, under the supervision of the Decontamination Manger, Deputy Manager and or Supervisor in the CDU/EDU. His/her primary role is to assist in the provision of sterile and/or high level disinfected instruments, endoscopes, procedure packs and materials to Theatres, Wards and Departments in a timely manner for use during clean and/or sterile procedures.

The CSSD Operatives will be directed on a daily basis under the supervision of Decontamination Manager / CDU Deputy / CDU Supervisor in relation to duties and responsibilities associated with service delivery for that day. The management team will decide which area or duties they will allocate to the CDU Technician for that day or part thereof. The CSSD Operative must ensure confidentiality for all patients and maintain and promote good working relations with all users of the CDU/EDU service.

Essential Criteria:

· Leaving Certificate / a qualification equivalent to that of a national awarding body.

· A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Healthcare Setting.

· Knowledge of HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Central Decontamination/Endoscopy Units.

· Candidates must hold a certificate in Decontamination and are required to submit a copy with application for post (online course accepted)

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Monday 31st August 2026 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Ana Maria Ileni, Decontamination Unit Manager, ana-maria.ileni@childrenshealthireland or phone: 01 878 4751

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Rachel.Sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026.

· 5thOctober

· 2ndNovember

· 7thDecember