Sterilization Technician II

TRIMEDX•Charleston, SC

19h

About The Position

The Sterilization Technician II specializes in steam sterilizers, washer decontaminators, cart washers, internal and standalone steam generators, and supporting equipment. The role also requires familiarity with many classes of clinical equipment and may involve maintenance outside the specialty. Knowledge of Steris, Amsco, and/or Getinge sterilizers is beneficial but not required. Travel may be required. With minimal supervision, the technician installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and verifies the performance of complex sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems. The role supports regulatory compliance, equipment inventory management, customer relationships, and technical guidance for other TriMedx personnel. The technician is expected to demonstrate TriMedx core values in professional interactions. The role includes conducting performance assurance inspections, scheduled maintenance, and operation verification; repairing and calibrating equipment; maintaining service documentation and equipment database records; coordinating subcontractors and vendors; and communicating equipment status with customers. It also includes inventory inspections, incoming equipment inspections, and maintaining common failure-parts inventory. The position requires technical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, steam, pneumatic, and sterilization systems, as well as physical ability to install and service equipment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing sterilization and decontamination equipment.
AC/DC electrical knowledge, including ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
Plumbing knowledge, including 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 operate and understand 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; variable travel may be required depending on primary site or region, possibly using a personal vehicle.
Two-year degree in a technical/electronics field or equivalent experience, unless waived based on TRIMEDX Trained Certification or completion of an equivalent biomedical-related certification program.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, and networking applications.
Fine motor skills for installation, servicing, and maintenance of 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.
Ensure the equipment database is accurate and complete, including inventory, performance assurance schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
Follow the Medical Equipment Management Plan and applicable regulatory requirements, 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.
Adhere to the mission, vision, and values of the organizations served and represent TriMedx through its core values.
Inspect inventory status 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 accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, loaner, and permanently assigned equipment.
Make recommendations regarding inventory.