Steris Sterilizer Specialist
Required skills
- Steris
- sterilizer
- medical sterilizer
- sterile processing
- biomedical equipment
- clinical biomedical equipment
- electromechanical
- computerized biomedical devices
- diagnostic software
- error codes
Nice to have
- technical degree
- plumbing
Role summary
Renovo Solutions is seeking a highly technical Steris Sterilizer Specialist for a field service position in the greater Houston, TX area. This role involves performing scheduled maintenance, repairs, inspections, and calibrations on various medical sterilizer devices to ensure their safety and functionality. The specialist will troubleshoot and repair sterile processing equipment, maintain compliance with regulatory bodies, and develop strong relationships with clinical and facility staff. A technical degree is preferred, along with proficiency in electromechanical and computerized biomedical devices. Significant Steris sterilization device experience is required, along with 5+ years of hands-on experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Troubleshoot and repair sterile processing related equipment in compliance with manufacturer specifications and hospital standards
- Repairs can include the following: steam sterilizers, steam generators, cart washers, cart decontamination systems and ultrasonic cleaning systems
- Achieve KPI targets while maintaining departmental standards and goals
- Support BMET teammates and the Supervisor/Manager on-site, as needed
- Perform inspections, calibrations, performance assurance, and electrical safety on sterilization equipment
- Work with site facilities staff to resolve supply/house steam issues and know when/how to escalate technical contraindications between HTM and facilities
- Maintain accurate service records in our CMMS - RenovoLive
- Participate in special projects as assigned
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies (TJC, DNV, DOH, CAP) and internal Medical Equipment Management Plans (MEMP)
- Follow safety procedures related to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and device safety per OSHA and facility policy
- Adhere to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 13485 QMS policies, procedures, and documentation standards
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical and facility staff
- Communicate equipment status and service timelines clearly to customers and supervisors
- Demonstrate a customer-first approach by actively listening to feedback and prioritizing service requests
- Support inventory control by performing audits and verifying the status of assigned and incoming equipment
- Recommend updates to inventory records and performance assurance schedule
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with clinical biomedical equipment (specifically sterilization devices) in a hospital or clinical setting
- Technical degree or equivalent preferred
- Proficient with electromechanical and computerized biomedical devices
- Basic knowledge of sterilization plumbing,
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable interpreting error codes and using diagnostic software
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication
- Must have significant Steris sterilization device experience
- 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 and training 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
- Hospital (SPD) environment
- Must abide by the safety rules of the host site
