Sterilization Technician III

TRIMEDX•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are wondering what makes Trimedx different, it's that all of our associates share in a common purpose of serving clients, patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care and performance. Everyone is focused on serving the customer and we do that by collaborating and supporting each other. Associates look forward to coming to work each day. Every associate matters and makes a difference. It is truly a culture like no other — We hope you will join our team! Find out more about our company and culture here. Do you want to work in healthcare? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families? Do you enjoy a new challenge every day? If you are skilled at servicing medical equipment in a clinical setting, keep reading! Our team of dedicated sterilization technicians make a positive impact every day by: Servicing complex medical equipment and life-saving [modality] medical devices Partnering with clinical professionals on the proper use of medical equipment Securing patient information through the utilization of advanced systems technologies ABOUT TRIMEDX Founded in the summer of 1998, TRIMEDX was the solution to one technician’s vision of how to operate a hospital medical equipment service center of excellence. Today, TRIMEDX is the largest independent medical equipment service provider with locations in over 40 states and 3,000+ employees. We share in a common purpose of serving customers, patients, communities and each other with equal measures of caring and performance.

Requirements

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.
Sweat copper pipe, create flare and swage connections.
Use and understand the operation of a digital multi-meter and amp meter.
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 integrater 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.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and networking applications required.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a technical/electronics field, equivalent military training, or relevant experience required (2+ years).

Responsibilities

Servicing complex medical equipment and life-saving [modality] medical devices
Partnering with clinical professionals on the proper use of medical equipment
Securing patient information through the utilization of advanced systems technologies
Troubleshoot and repair electrical motor circuits, internal steam generators, pneumatic systems, automatic transfer systems, and loading/unloading systems.
Perform temperature and pressure calibrations on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
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.