Healthcare Sterilization Equipment Cleaning Technologist

STERIS - Commercial Operations; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS - Commercial Operations seeks a field-based technician to perform on-site sterilizer chamber cleaning in hospitals and healthcare facilities. You will adjust chemical solutions, monitor cycles, and conduct light maintenance while coordinating with scheduling teams.

Travel typically 40–50% overnight, regional with a company van. Strong customer communication and reliability are essential in this fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years total work experience including 1+ year in a technical/service trade.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50% overnight.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills and mobile apps for documentation.

Responsibilities

• On-site sterilizer chamber cleaning in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Adjust and monitor chemical solutions; track cleaning cycles and pressures.
• Perform simple maintenance and minor repairs on chamber-cleaning equipment.
• Coordinate daily routes with Scheduling Team to maximize coverage.
• Keep customers updated on preventive cleaning needs and next steps.
• Use company devices to complete reports and required documentation.

Skills

Customer communication

Problem solving

Organization

Technical service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mobile apps

Job description

Ready to be the go-to expert for hospital sterilizer cleaning?Join STERIS in a field-based role that keeps hospitals running safely. As the trusted face on site, you’ll deliver chamber cleaning and light maintenance on complex sterilization systems in demanding clinical settings—while keeping Customers, Field Service partners, and contract teams aligned.Role snapshotProvide on-site sterilizer chamber cleaning in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.Adjust and monitor chemical solutions, track cleaning cycles and pressures, and follow safety protocols for handling, transporting, and disposing of chemicals.Perform simple maintenance and minor repairs on chamber-cleaning equipment; escalate issues to the right expert when needed.Coordinate daily routes and appointments with the Scheduling Team and your Supervisor to maximize coverage and service quality.Keep Customers updated on preventive cleaning needs, timing, and next steps; act as a proactive advisor who identifies service enhancement opportunities.Use a company-issued smartphone, laptop, and software to complete reports and required documentation accurately and on time.Own the care of your company vehicle, tools, supplies, and parts inventory; maintain safe, effective operation and escalate concerns promptly.Travel and scheduleRemote, Customer-facing field position.Frequent travel: generally 40–50% overnight. Most trips are regional by take-home company van; occasional flights to support other territories.Territory: Mississippi with overlap into Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, and parts of Tennessee; periods of 50%+ overnight travel should be expected.Full-time with rotating shifts (morning/afternoon/night) and some weekend days; flexibility is essential to meet Customer demand.Must-have qualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED.3 years of total work experience, including 1+ year in a technical/service trade (sterile processing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, automotive, etc.).Associate degree, relevant certifications, or military experience may count toward the experience requirement.Valid driver’s license.Ability to work outside standard business hours, including overtime and weekends, with up to 50% overnight travel.Proficiency with basic computer skills and mobile apps for documentation.Excellent interpersonal and Customer communication abilities.Strong organization and problem-solving; self-directed and reliable.Preferred capabilitiesMechanical troubleshooting skillsService orientationMaintenance and repair aptitudeField service readinessEquipment diagnostics and troubleshootingYour impactIn this role, you’ll help ensure sterile instrumentation is ready when lives depend on it. If you enjoy hands-on work, autonomy, travel, and being the person teams rely on in high-pressure healthcare environments, we’d like to meet you.