Sterilizer Technician

SUMMARY  

The Sterilizer Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of medical sterilization equipment used in healthcare and laboratory settings. This role ensures that sterilizers—including steam autoclaves, low-temperature, and other infection-control systems—operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with manufacturer specifications, hospital policies, and regulatory standards. The technician plays a critical role in supporting patient safety, infection prevention, and uninterrupted clinical operations by minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring proper sterilization performance. 

⚙️ DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Complete repair service work, and preventative maintenance on sterilizers, OR lights, OR tables, Washers, and Ultrasonic cleaners.  

• Resolves issues with medical equipment and keeps detailed records of all work-related activities. 

• Perform preventative and repair maintenance including disassembling, replacing or repairing defective parts, rewiring and reassembling as required on medical equipment. 

• Performs equipment installs and de-installs as necessary. 

• Provides customer support of equipment repair and trouble-shooting. 

• Cleans, prepare parts and assemblies for service & refurbishing.  

• Works and interacts with current and prospective clients, other employees, sales representatives, vendors, medical personnel, guests, and visitors.  

• Work with equipment to meet regulatory requirements. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

🎓 PREFERRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development Certificate (GED).  

• Minimum of two years of related experience or a combination of military education, specialized training certificates, and work experience. 

💡 PREFERRED SKILLS 

• Ability to communicate professionally with various levels of customers & employees both verbally and in writing. 

• General mechanical knowledge as well as general plumbing and electrical, operating electronic and specialized test equipment. 

• Ability to read and interpret schematics to include wiring diagrams.  

• Navigate CMMS system for record keeping. 

• Strong attention to detail.   

🏗️ WORKING CONDITIONS  

• Requires constant contact with staff and public. 

• Work is performed in air conditioned/heated facilities.  

• Requires exposure to outside elements up to 10% of the time.     

🧰 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT  

• Requires frequent (60% to 80% of the time) standing, walking, and bending for long periods of time.  

• Requires frequent (40% to 60% of the time) sitting and working on a computer screen.  

• Requires constant ability to drive and move freely around the customers’ offices which could include climbing stairs and reaching in cabinets.  

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  

• Lifts up to 50 pounds regularly.