Steris Sterilizer Specialist

Renovo Solutions•San Antonio, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a highly technical position that will perform scheduled maintenance, repairs, inspections, and calibrations across a variety of medical sterilizer devices to ensure mechanical and electrical safety and functionality. This is a field service position primarily serving various customer hospitals in a geographical area. Steris experience and platform certifications are required.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience with clinical biomedical equipment (specifically sterilization devices) in a hospital or clinical setting
Technical degree or equivalent preferred
Proficient with electromechanical and computerized biomedical devices
Basic knowledge of sterilization plumbing
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable interpreting error codes and using diagnostic software
Clear and professional verbal and written communication
Must have significant Steris sterilization device experience
Accountability – takes ownership of assigned work and follows items through to completion
Communication – clearly expresses thoughts and ideas both in written and verbal communications, provides timely information
Financial Acumen – Considers financial impact of all decisions
Integrity – Can admit mistakes, is direct and truthful
Customer Service – demonstrates a “customer-first” mentality, focused on meeting the needs of customers and captures feedback to make improvements
Priority Setting – Prioritizes assigned schedules and workload
Team Building – Mentors newer technicians, facilitates clear communication amongst the team, demonstrates care and respect for co-workers and colleagues
Regulatory – knows the various accrediting agencies (TJC, DNV, CAP, DOH) and how the Medical Equipment Management Plan complies
Maintain a safe working environment for self and others if they come in contact within the biomed area in accordance with the facility’s policies
Must follow OSHA guidelines in regard to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, radiation, sharp instruments and/or tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
Ontime completion of safety and training assignments
Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot & cold ranges of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish colors
Must be able be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely

Nice To Haves

Steris platform certifications

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair sterile processing related equipment in compliance with manufacturer specifications and hospital standards
Repairs can include the following: steam sterilizers, steam generators, cart washers, cart decontamination systems and ultrasonic cleaning systems
Achieve KPI targets while maintaining departmental standards and goals
Support BMET teammates and the Supervisor/Manager on-site, as needed
Perform inspections, calibrations, performance assurance, and electrical safety on sterilization equipment
Work with site facilities staff to resolve supply/house steam issues and know when/how to escalate technical contraindications between HTM and facilities
Maintain accurate service records in our CMMS - RenovoLive
Participate in special projects as assigned
Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies (TJC, DNV, DOH, CAP) and internal Medical Equipment Management Plans (MEMP)
Follow safety procedures related to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and device safety per OSHA and facility policy
Adhere to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 13485 QMS policies, procedures, and documentation standards
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical and facility staff
Communicate equipment status and service timelines clearly to customers and supervisors
Demonstrate a customer-first approach by actively listening to feedback and prioritizing service requests
Support inventory control by performing audits and verifying the status of assigned and incoming equipment
Recommend updates to inventory records and performance assurance schedule