Sterilizer Technician

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.

Essential Functions

• Complete repair service work, and preventative maintenance on sterilizers, 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 and 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.