Sterilization Technician II

TRIMEDX•Charleston, SC

18d

About The Position

The Sterilization Technician II focuses on steam sterilizers, washer decontaminators, cart washers, internal and standalone steam generators, and supporting equipment. The role may also involve maintenance on clinical equipment outside the specialty. The technician installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and verifies complex sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems with minimal supervision. The position supports regulatory compliance and inventory management and may advise other TriMedx personnel on technical matters. Travel may be required. Knowledge of Steris, Amsco, and/or Getinge sterilizers is beneficial but not required. The technician demonstrates TriMedx’s core values in professional interactions, including respect, creating value, initiating change, and integrity. Responsibilities span technical service, regulatory compliance, customer relationship management, and equipment inventory.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing sterilization and decontamination equipment.
AC/DC electrical knowledge and ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
Plumbing knowledge and ability to read and understand 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.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, and networking applications.
Ability to routinely use fine motor skills while 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.

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 assigned Service Operations special projects and mentor others by sharing expertise.
Maintain accurate equipment database information, including inventory, performance assurance schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
Follow the Medical Equipment Management Plan, regulatory requirements, and applicable policies and procedures.
Ensure service work and documentation are complete, timely, and accurate.
Build and maintain customer relationships and discuss equipment status and functionality with customers.
Represent TriMedx’s mission, vision, and values and integrate 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 and maintain an accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial, evaluation, rental, loaner, and permanently assigned equipment.
Make recommendations regarding inventory.