BMET- Sterilizer Technician
18 hours ago
Buffalo
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 troubleshooting., • 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 the CMMS system for record keeping., • Strong attention to detail. 🏗️ WORKING CONDITIONS • Requires constant contact with staff and the public., • Work is performed in air conditioned/heated facilities., • Requires exposure to outside elements up to 10% of the time. 🧰 TYPICAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent handling of instrument trays and sterilization equipment., • Works in sterile processing and decontamination areas with exposure to heat, moisture, cleaning chemicals, and biohazard materials while following strict safety protocols., • Requires manual coordination to handle surgical instruments, operate sterilization equipment, and use monitoring/testing devices., • Ability to follow detailed cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization procedures with high attention to accuracy., • Maintains strict adherence to infection control, sterilization standards, and regulatory guidelines., • Ability to prioritize workflow in a fast-paced environment with frequent turnaround demands., • Strong attention to detail when inspecting, assembling, and preparing surgical instrument sets., • Ability to communicate effectively with surgical staff, nurses, and other healthcare personnel regarding instrument status and availability. EEO The InterMed Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This description is not all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned or directed by management. Job responsibilities may be modified at any time at management’s discretion.