Sterilization Technician

Job Description

Performs backup Team Leader responsibilities, as required.
Operates the sterilization process and ancillary equipment.
Moves material through all steps of the sterilization process. Operates material handling equipment.
Documents all steps in the sterilization process in accordance with established procedures including the JD Edwards and SAP computerized inventory management system.
Must be able to perform all functions as defined in the Warehouse Spore Placer Job Description and perform post sterile inspection.
Initiates maintenance work orders, when applicable. Maintains plant facilities and equipment through “user level” preventative maintenance as defined by procedure(s).
Participates in safety team, audit activities and operational process improvements.
Essential resource for training of other sterilization personnel (i.e. Sterilization Operators).
Perform chemical receipt into Sterilization. Monitor chemical inventory of nitrogen and ethylene oxide. Connection / disconnection of hazardous chemicals to process equipment (i.e. ethylene oxide).
Assists with various monthly reports for purpose of tracking departmental performance.
Will effectively complete other functions and responsibilities that may be assigned.
Must be able to pass a Fit Test and wear a Respirator when required.
Complete all Master Control and C2C training and the end of every month.

Educational Qualifications & Previous Experience

Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent, with preferably some technical or college education.
Two to 4 years of experience in the operation of material handling equipment and inventory management is desirable.

Professional Skills & Key Competencies

• Able to operate material handling equipment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and workflow. Planning will take into account assets (time, equipment, and product) available.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills required.

Desired / Additional Skills & Knowledge

• Able to operate material handling equipment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and workflow. Planning will take into account assets (time, equipment, and product) available.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills required.
• Able to operate material handling equipment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and workflow. Planning will take into account assets (time, equipment, and product) available.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills required.
• Able to operate material handling equipment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and workflow. Planning will take into account assets (time, equipment, and product) available.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills required.
• Able to operate material handling equipment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and workflow. Planning will take into account assets (time, equipment, and product) available.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills required.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Employee is required to meet with other personnel in other areas of building.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Employee must not have any facial hair that interferes with a protective MSA mask.
• Must be free of any health condition that would prohibit assignments to an ethylene oxide related area.

Work Environment

• During the performance of this job, the employee may be in hot and humid locations, near moving mechanical parts, high places, risk of electrical shock, work with explosive gas, toxic and caustic chemicals, or experience loud noise (maintenance shop, forklift equipment, and construction).
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.