Sterilizer Technician I
About The Position
The Sterilizer Technician I inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs medical sterilization equipment used in healthcare and laboratory settings. The role ensures that equipment—including steam and low-temperature sterilizers, instrument washers, ultrasonic washers, scope washer/disinfectors, and related equipment—operates safely, reliably, and in compliance with manufacturer specifications, hospital policies, and regulatory standards. This is a full-time position at Buffalo General Hospital (Kaleida Health) in Buffalo, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position includes benefits and a company-provided vehicle, phone, laptop, tools, and test equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least four years of work experience, including at least two years of directly related mechanical or technical experience, such as mechanical, electrical, HVAC, automotive, or IT experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to meet required background and physical assessment elements for obtaining and maintaining vendor credentialing.
- Customer and team engagement experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, email, mobile apps, and data entry.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, including wiring diagrams.
- Strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Steris equipment.
Responsibilities
- Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication and prompt resolution of customer issues.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance safely and efficiently, including disassembling, replacing, or repairing defective parts; rewiring or reassembling equipment as required; and troubleshooting, adjusting, calibrating, and certifying equipment as ready for use.
- Use standard and specialized tools and test equipment to maintain and repair equipment.
- Provide customer training and in-servicing on assigned equipment.
- Use a smartphone, laptop, and related software to schedule and update work orders in real time, communicate with customers, and maintain tools and parts inventory.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, managers, and team members.
- Learn and follow operating room and hospital protocols, including sterile field guidelines, and all InterMed and customer health and safety procedures.
- Actively seek continuing education opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Company-provided vehicle, phone, and laptop.
- 20 days of paid time off annually and eight paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Accident, critical illness, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Tuition and education assistance.
- Paid technical certifications annually.
- Company-provided tools and test equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
