Sterilization Tech II

TRIMEDX•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Sterilization Technician II installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and verifies the performance of complex sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems with minimal supervision. The role focuses on steam sterilizers, washer decontaminators, cart washers, internal and standalone steam generators, and supporting equipment. Familiarity with Steris, Amsco, and/or Getinge sterilizers is beneficial but not required. The technician should be familiar with multiple classes of clinical equipment and may maintain equipment beyond the specialty. Travel may be required. The position supports regulatory compliance, equipment inventory management, customer relationships, and service documentation. The technician may advise other TriMedx personnel on technical matters and contribute to colleagues’ development through mentoring and sharing expertise. Professional interactions should reflect TriMedx’s values of respect, creating value, meaningful change, and integrity.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing sterilization and decontamination equipment.
AC/DC electrical knowledge and the ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
Plumbing knowledge and the ability to read piping diagrams and identify basic plumbing components.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical motor circuits, internal steam generators, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to sweat copper pipe and create flare and swage connections.
Ability to use and understand the operation of a digital multimeter and amp meter.
Ability to perform temperature and pressure calibrations on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
Ability to explain gravity, pre-vacuum, and liquid sterilization cycles; biological indicators and their use; sterilization integrators and their use; and instrument flow in the Sterile Processing Department.
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; travel requirements vary by primary site or region and may require use of a personal vehicle.
A two-year degree in a technical/electronics field or equivalent experience. This requirement is waived for applicants with TRIMEDX Trained Certification or an equivalent biomedical-related certification program.
Fine motor skills for installing, servicing, and maintaining sterilization and decontamination equipment.
Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, or otherwise maneuver while servicing and repairing equipment.
Ability to operate tools and machinery using hand and/or foot controls, such as drills, saws, and electronic test equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds while working with sterilization and decontamination equipment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, and networking applications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Steris, Amsco, and/or Getinge sterilizers.

Responsibilities

Conduct performance assurance inspections, scheduled maintenance, and operation verification procedures on complex medical sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems.
Repair and calibrate medical sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems.
Inform supervisors about repair status, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and customer concerns.
Work with, direct, and document subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery.
Maintain field expertise through ongoing training and education.
Assist with Service Operations special projects and mentor others by sharing expertise.
Maintain accurate and complete equipment database information, including inventory, performance assurance schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
Follow the Medical Equipment Management Plan and applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
Ensure service and documentation are complete, timely, and accurate.
Build and maintain customer relationships and discuss equipment status and functionality with customers.
Adhere to the mission, vision, and values of the organizations served and represent TriMedx by integrating its core values into job performance.
Inspect inventory periodically and maintain common failure-parts inventory to support equipment uptime.
Verify completion of security analysis for new customer equipment.
Perform incoming inspections to maintain complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, loaner, and permanently assigned equipment.
Recommend inventory changes.
Travel as required for the primary site or region.