Sterilizer Technician III

About the role

The Sterilization Technician III at TRIMEDX focuses on a wide range of sterilization and decontamination equipment, including various types of sterilizers and supporting equipment. This role requires extensive knowledge of Steris, Amsco, and/or Getinge sterilizers, though this is not mandatory. The position involves traveling as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in Service Operations Special Projects as assigned and contribute to the development of others through mentoring and sharing expertise.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include 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.
• Ensure all service and documentation are complete, timely, and accurate.

Account Relationship Management

• 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

• 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.
• Perform 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.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of medical 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.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical motor circuits, internal steam generators, pneumatic systems, automatic transfer systems, and loading/unloading systems.
• Sweat copper pipe, create flare and swage connections.
• Use and understand the operation of a digital multi-meter and amp meter.
• Perform temperature and pressure calibrations on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Ability to verbally explain the difference between gravity, pre-vacuum, and liquid sterilization cycles; what a biological indicator is and how it is used; what a sterilization integrator is and how it is used; and the instrument flow of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
• 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.

Education and 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.

Benefits

TRIMEDX fosters a workplace culture where every associate feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. This culture is grounded in our belief that our people are our foundation, and we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We embrace diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our differences make us stronger. Our commitment to equality extends beyond our workforce, as TRIMEDX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We also maintain a drug-free workplace policy to ensure a safe and productive environment for all. For more information on our workplace culture and commitment, visit our website and social media channels: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.