Sterilization Technician

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• Everyone is focused on serving the customer and we do that by collaborating and supporting each other
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• Every associate matters and makes a difference

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Summary

The Sterilization Technician focuses heavily on sterilizers, washer decontaminators, and cart washers. Knowledge of Steris, Amsco and/or Getinge sterilizers is beneficial but not required. This position is required to be familiar with many classes of clinical equipment and may perform maintenance on equipment outside of the specialty. Should be available for travel as required.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to inspection, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and performance verification of highly complex sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems, with minimal supervision. The individual should be competent in the use of all applicable test equipment and tools required in the performance of duties. The Sterilization Technician I ensures regulatory compliance, assists in inventory management, and may serve as an advisor to other TriMedx personnel on technical matters concerning specialty equipment. This position also contributes to department improvement and development by mentoring other associates. The individual demonstrates adherence to the TRIMEDXcore values in all professional interactions by showing respect to all people, creating real value, initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting integrity.

Responsibilities

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 to include the inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
• Adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that 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.
• Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization(s) served.
• 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 the completion of security analysis for new customer equipment.
• Performs Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
• Make recommendations regarding inventory.

Skills and Experience

• 6 months experience in the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of 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 integrate information from a variety of sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required; variable travel requirements depending on primary site or region that may require use of personal vehicle.

Education and Qualifications

• 2 year degree in a technical/electronics field or equivalent experience required. This requirement will be waived if the applicant has received the TRIMEDX Trained Certification or completed an equivalent biomedical related certification program.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and networking applications required.

MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT

Behaviors (Only check Leadership Behaviors if this position manages associates)

Associate Behaviors: customer focus, ownership, core values, collaboration

or

Leadership Behaviors: Leads the Business (customer orientation, bias for action, ownership, continuous improvement), Manages Self (honest, humble, curious, self-aware), Leads Others (respectful, collaborative, develops others, communication)

Functional Competencies

• Medical Device Maintenance & Repair
• Use of Computerized Medical Asset Management Systems
• Regulatory Compliance
• Compliance with ISO Policies & Procedures

Quality Management Systems (QMS): Information Management (ISMS) and Medical Devices (MD QMS)

TRIMEDX has implemented a QMS program adhering to the standards of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 ISMS and ISO 13485:2016 MD QMS. It is the responsibility of all TRIMEDX Associates to be aware of the policies and procedures to contribute to the effectiveness of the TRIMEDX's QMS.

Physical Requirements

Standing - Frequently

Walking - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Reaching with hands/arms - Constantly

Climb or balance - Occasionally

Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling - Frequently

Talking - Constantly

Hearing - Constantly

Seeing - Constantly

Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling up to 10 lbs. - Constantly

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling up to 25 lbs. - Frequently

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs. - Frequently

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling > 50 lbs - Frequently

Driving - Occasionally

On-Call and Remote Work Eligibility

On Call Rotation required? - Yes

Remote work eligible? - No

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We embrace people's differences which include age, race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, education, genetics, veteran status, disability, religion, beliefs, opinions and life experiences.

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TRIMEDX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-Free Workplace.

Because we are committed to providing a safe and productive work environment, TRIMEDX is a drug-free workplace. Accordingly, Associates are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any controlled substance or marijuana, or otherwise being under the influence thereof, on all TRIMEDX and Customer property or during working/on-call hours.