Bon Secours Health System has a rich history in Limerick, beginning with the acquisition of Barringtons Hospital on George’s Quay in 2017. While the site has served the community well, its limitations led to our vision for a new, state-of-the-art facility to better serve the growing healthcare needs of the region.
In 2021, we took the next step towards this vision by breaking ground on the new Bon Secours Hospital Limerick in Towlerton, Ballysimon, with an investment of €190 million. This new hospital is now open and provides advanced medical and surgical care in a modern, sustainable setting.
As part of Ireland’s largest private hospital group, Bon Secours Health System operates across the country, with over 4,000 staff members and a commitment to delivering compassionate, world-class healthcare. This new hospital in Limerick forms a key part of our ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure, supporting our mission to provide advanced medicine and exceptional care to our patients. The hospital offers a wide range of specialist services, from cardiology to ophthalmology, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare provision in the Mid-West.
We are still recruiting exceptional people to join our team as we continue to expand our services at our new state-of-the-art hospital.
Click Here to learn more about working at Bon Secours Hospital Limerick.
Exciting Career Opportunity – Health Care Assistant – Endoscopy Operative
Full-time (39 hours per week) | Permanent |
Salary €36,61.00 - €45,939.00 dependent on relevant experience.
Job Purpose
The Endoscopy Operative – Decontamination is responsible for the safe decontamination, disinfection, inspection, storage and traceability of flexible endoscopes and associated equipment in accordance with national standards, manufacturer instructions, hospital policies and infection prevention and control requirements. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager and support the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality endoscopy service.
Candidate Criteria:
Qualifications
Possess Leaving Certificate Qualification or equivalent
Possess a relevant Health Skills Qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of no less than QQI Level 5
Pre Nursing Course or equivalent e.g. IATI , EMT (Desirable)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Decontaminate flexible endoscopes and reusable accessories in accordance with national guidelines, manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
-
Perform manual cleaning and automated endoscope reprocessing using approved washer disinfectors.
-
Carry out leak testing, visual inspection and functionality checks of endoscopes before and after reprocessing.
-
Ensure all endoscopes are correctly dried and stored within designated storage cabinets.
-
Maintain accurate electronic and manual traceability records for all endoscopes and associated equipment.
-
Monitor washer disinfectors and storage cabinets, ensuring all cycle parameters are achieved and documented.
-
Perform routine quality assurance checks, including water quality monitoring and environmental cleaning schedules.
-
Report equipment faults or process failures immediately to the Clinical Nurse Manager and remove equipment from service where required.
-
Assist with stock control of detergents, disinfectants, PPE and decontamination consumables.
-
Ensure decontamination areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.
-
Comply with Infection Prevention and Control policies at all times.
-
Adhere to Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH and safe manual handling practices.
-
Support audits, accreditation standards (JAG/JCI where applicable) and quality improvement initiatives.
-
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
-
Participate in mandatory training and competency assessments relevant to the role.
-
Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and decontamination colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery.
-
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
Ideal Candidate:
-
Experience working in a healthcare decontamination environment is desirable.
-
Previous endoscopy decontamination experience is an advantage.
-
Good understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
-
Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
-
Good organisational and communication skills.
-
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
-
Flexible approach to working hours to meet service requirements.
To Apply: Please submit your CV via Workday, by 31st July 2026
Panel: A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.
Informal Inquiries: Ms Chloe O'Toole CNM2 Endoscopy Manager (Procedure rooms and Decontamination) [email protected]
Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please let us know.
