Sterilizer Repair Technician (FT Contract)

Location: Central Valley California

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sterilizer Repair Technician to join our team in Fresno, CA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of a wide range of biomedical equipment used in healthcare settings. This role requires advanced technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with clinical staff and other departments.

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and inspections on medical sterilizers.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and operational issues and make necessary repairs.
• Perform equipment testing and ensure sterilizers are operating safely and according to manufacturer specifications.
• Document completed repairs, maintenance, and service activities.
• Work directly with hospital staff and other healthcare personnel to address equipment needs.
• Travel to healthcare facilities as needed to provide on-site service.
• Complete specialty training on STERIS sterilization equipment to develop expertise in the supported equipment.

Qualifications:

• Must pass Federal background and drug screen. 
• Experience repairing, servicing, or maintaining medical sterilizers or similar medical equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Biomedical equipment experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, schematics, and service documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment safety.
• Ability to work independently and communicate professionally with customers and healthcare staff.
• Willingness to travel to healthcare facilities as required.
• STERIS equipment experience or certification is preferred, but specialty training will be provided.

• Accountability – takes ownership of assigned work and follows items through to completion
• Communication – clearly expresses thoughts and ideas both in written and verbal communications, provides timely information
• Financial Acumen – Considers financial impact of all decisions
• Integrity – Can admit mistakes, is direct and truthful
• Customer Service – demonstrates a “customer-first” mentality, focused on meeting the needs of customers and captures feedback to make improvements
• Priority Setting – Prioritizes assigned schedules and workload
• Team Building – Mentors newer technicians, facilitates clear communication amongst the team, demonstrates care and respect for co-workers and colleagues
• Regulatory – knows the various accrediting agencies (TJC, DNV, CAP, DOH) and how the Medical Equipment Management Plan complies

• Maintain a safe working environment for self and others if they come in contact within the biomed area in accordance with the facility’s policies
• Must follow OSHA guidelines in regard to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, radiation, sharp instruments and/or tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
• Ontime completion of safety trainings assignments 
• Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot & cold ranges of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish colors
• Must be able be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely