Sterilization Repair Technician

About the role

The Sterilization Technician at TRIMEDX plays a crucial role in the maintenance and operation of sterilizers, washer decontaminators, and cart washers. The position requires a strong focus on regulatory compliance, customer relationship management, and inventory management. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6 months of experience in the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of sterilization and decontamination equipment.

Responsibilities

• Technical Service (40%): Conduct performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, and operation verification procedures (OVP) on complex medical sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems. Repair and calibrate medical sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems. Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns. Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery. Maintain field related expertise through ongoing training and education. Assist with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned and contribute to the development of others through mentoring and sharing expertise.
• Regulatory Compliance (25%): Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history. Adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring that all service and documentation is complete, timely, and accurate.
• Account Relationship Management (25%): Build and maintain customer relationships. Discuss equipment status and functionality with customers. Serve as an ambassador for TRIMEDX by integrating the core values into job performance.
• Inventory (10%): Perform periodic inspections of current inventory status and maintain common failure parts inventory to ensure equipment uptime. Verify the completion of security analysis for new customer equipment. Performs Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history. Make recommendations regarding inventory.

Requirements

• 6 months experience in the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• AC/DC electrical knowledge required, must be able to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Plumbing knowledge required, must be able to read and understand piping diagrams and identify basic plumbing components.
• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required; variable travel requirements depending on primary site or region that may require use of personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree in a technical/electronics field or equivalent experience required. This requirement will be waived if the applicant has received the TRIMEDX Trained Certification or completed an equivalent biomedical related certification program.
• Routinely employ fine motor skills during the installation, servicing, and maintaining of sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, or otherwise maneuver body while servicing and repairing sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Operate tools/machinery that use hand and/or foot controls (e.g. drills, saws, electronic test equipment, etc.) when servicing medical equipment.
• Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. while working with sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and networking applications required.

Skills

• Knowledge of Steris, Amsco and/or Getinge sterilizers is beneficial but not required.
• Must be familiar with many classes of clinical equipment and may perform maintenance on equipment outside of the specialty.
• Available for travel as required.

Benefits

TRIMEDX fosters a culture where every associate feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture reflects our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we embrace people's differences, including age, race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, education, genetics, veteran status, disability, religion, beliefs, opinions, and life experiences. Visit our website to learn more about our Workplace Culture Commitment and follow us on social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter. TRIMEDX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-Free Workplace.