Healthcare Equipment Technician

Pay Range: $18-$23/hour

Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: 7:00am–3:00pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm–11:00pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm–7:30am

Position Overview

The Medical Device Cleaning & Sterilization Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective preparation of medical equipment used in patient care. This position is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, storage, and distribution of both sterile and non-sterile medical instruments and supplies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, follows strict safety and aseptic protocols, and works efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize medical equipment such as infusion pumps and related devices.
• Process, assemble, prepare, and package medical instruments in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate sterilization equipment including washer-sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam/autoclave units.
• Inspect instruments and devices for cleanliness, proper function, and integrity prior to sterilization.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization cycles, equipment usage, and inventory.
• Store, organize, and issue sterile and unsterile supplies, ensuring proper rotation and handling.
• Adhere to infection control standards, aseptic techniques, and department protocols.
• Communicate equipment needs, defects, or concerns to appropriate personnel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical supply items, decontamination procedures, and aseptic techniques.
• Experience in processing, assembling, and sterilizing medical equipment and supplies.
• Understanding of technical names, general uses, physical characteristics, and proper operating conditions of medical devices.
• Skill in operating washer-sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaning units, steam sterilizers, and related disinfection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions and safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across various shifts.