Sterilization Technician III
Company: TRIMEDX
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
If you are wondering what makes TRIMEDX different, it's that all
of our associates share in a common purpose of serving clients,
patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care
and performance.
- Everyone is focused on serving the customer and we do that by
collaborating and supporting each other
- Associates look forward to coming to work each day
- Every associate matters and makes a differenceIt is truly a
culture like no other - We hope you will join our team! Find out
more about the available position below.SummaryThe Sterilization
Technician III focuses heavily on steam sterilizers, vaporized
peroxide sterilizers, gluteraldehyde sterilizers, washer
decontaminators, cart washers, internal steam generators, stand
alone steam generators, ultrasonic cleaners, perioperative scope
sterilizers, and all supporting equipment. 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.The
Sterilization Technician III installs, inspects, troubleshoots,
repairs, calibrates, and verifies the performance of complex
sterilization and decontamination equipment and systems, with
minimal supervision. The Sterilization Technician III 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 by showing respect to all people, creating real value,
initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting
integrity.ResponsibilitiesTechnical 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
- Minimum 5 years experience in the repair, maintenance,
troubleshooting, and installation of medical 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.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical motor circuits, internal
steam generators, pneumatic systems, automatic transfer systems,
and loading/unloading systems.
- Sweat copper pipe, create flare and swage connections.
- Use and understand the operation of a digital multi-meter and
amp meter.
- Perform temperature and pressure calibrations on sterilization
and decontamination equipment.
- Ability to verbally explain the difference between gravity,
pre-vacuum, and liquid sterilization cycles; what a biological
indicator is and how it is used; what a sterilization integrater is
and how it is used; and the instrument flow of the Sterile
Processing Department (SPD).
- Ability to integrate information from a variety of
sources.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.Education and
Qualifications
- Associates degree in a technical/electronics field, equivalent
military training, or relevant experience required (2+ years).
- 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.
- Valid driver's license required; variable travel requirements
depending on primary site or region that may require use of
personal vehicle.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and networking
applications required.At TRIMEDX, we support and protect a culture
where diversity, equity and inclusion are the foundation. We know
it is our uniqueness and experiences that make a difference, drive
innovation and create shared success. We create an inclusive
workplace by actively seeking diversity, creating inclusion and
driving equity and engagement. 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. Visit our to view our full Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion statement, along with our social channels to see what our
team is up to: , , .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.
Keywords: TRIMEDX, Joliet , Sterilization Technician III, Engineering , Chicago, Illinois
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