Sterilizer Technician II

Summary

The Sterilization Technician II focuses heavily on steam sterilizers, washer decontaminators, cart washers, internal steam generators, stand‑alone steam generators, and all supporting equipment. Knowledge of Steris, Amsco, and/or Getinge sterilizers is beneficial but not required. This position requires familiarity with many classes of clinical equipment and the ability to perform maintenance on equipment outside of the specialty. The technician installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and verifies the performance of complex sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems with minimal supervision.

The role ensures regulatory compliance, assists in inventory management, and may serve as an advisor to other TRIMEDX personnel on technical matters concerning specialty equipment. The individual demonstrates adherence to the TRIMEDX core values in all professional interactions.

• Technical Service (40%)
  • Conduct performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, and operation verification procedures (OVP) on complex medical sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems.
  • Repair and calibrate medical sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems.
  • Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns.
  • Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery.
  • Maintain field‑related expertise through ongoing training and education.
  • Assist with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned and contribute to the development of others through mentoring and sharing expertise.
• Regulatory Compliance (25%)
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database, including inventory, PA schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
  • Adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) and all regulatory agency compliances and applicable policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all service and documentation is complete, timely, and accurate.
• Account Relationship Management (25%)
  • Build and maintain customer relationships.
  • Discuss equipment status and functionality with customers.
  • Serve as an ambassador for TRIMEDX by integrating the core values into job performance.
• Inventory (10%)
  • Perform periodic inspections of current inventory status and maintain common failure parts inventory to ensure equipment uptime.
  • Verify completion of security analysis for new customer equipment.
  • Perform Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment.
  • Make recommendations regarding inventory improvements.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical motor circuits, internal steam generators, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands‑on skills: sweat copper pipe, create flare and swage connections, use a digital multi‑meter and amp meter, perform temperature and pressure calibrations.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required; travel may be required to site locations.
• Education:
  
  2‑year degree in a technical/electronics field or equivalent experience. Waiver possible for those with TRIMEDX Trained Certification or equivalent biomedical certification.
• Physical requirements:
  
  routine use of fine motor skills; ability to bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and networking applications required.

TRIMEDX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug‑Free Workplace:
Associates are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any controlled substance or marijuana, or being under the influence thereof on all TRIMEDX and Customer property or during working/on‑call hours.