Sterilization Equipment Technician I

TRIMEDX•Metairie, LA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterilization Technician focuses heavily on sterilizers, washer decontaminators, and cart washers. Knowledge of Steris, Amsco and/or Getinge sterilizers is beneficial but not required. This position is required to be familiar with many classes of clinical equipment and may perform maintenance on equipment outside of the specialty. Should be available for travel as required. General responsibilities include but are not limited to inspection, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and performance verification of highly complex sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems, with minimal supervision. The individual should be competent in the use of all applicable test equipment and tools required in the performance of duties. The Sterilization Technician I ensures regulatory compliance, assists in inventory management, and may serve as an advisor to other TriMedx personnel on technical matters concerning specialty equipment. This position also contributes to department improvement and development by mentoring other associates. The individual demonstrates adherence to the TRIMEDX core values in all professional interactions by showing respect to all people, creating real value, initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting integrity.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Steris, Amsco and/or Getinge sterilizers is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Inspection, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and performance verification of highly complex sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems, with minimal supervision.
Ensures regulatory compliance.
Assists in inventory management.
May serve as an advisor to other TriMedx personnel on technical matters concerning specialty equipment.
Contributes to department improvement and development by mentoring other associates.
Demonstrates adherence to the TRIMEDX core values in all professional interactions by showing respect to all people, creating real value, initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting integrity.