Medical Device Repair Technician

Davita Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Medical Device Repair Technician in Birmingham, AL. You will be responsible for the inspection, repair, and refurbishment of surgical instruments in a lab environment, ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on repair experience and can meet flexible scheduling needs. STERIS offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Market Competitive Pay

Extensive Paid Time Off

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with a company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience, hands-on repair, and small tool use.
• Must lift up to 25 pounds; flexible with schedules including nights and weekends.
• Experience with soldering and technical certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairing surgical devices/instruments and adhering to compliance standards.
• Identifying problems and using standardized testing procedures.
• Completing workplace organization audits and following safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good eye to hand coordination

Positive Attitude

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Medical Device Repair Technician

Req ID:

49323

Job Category:

Service/Technical Services

Birmingham, AL, US, 35222

Workplace Type:

Onsite

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

As a Device Repair Technician perform surgical instrument and device inspection, repair, and refurbishment in a lab-based setting. This role delivers superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards in a production facility as part of a high performing team.

As a Device Repair Technician you will:

• Performs basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical devices/instruments and equipment to specifications.


• Identifies problems within the job role and uses standardized testing procedures; examines and tests mechanisms for defects. Replaces or repairs defective parts. Requests parts from stock room.


• Reassembles surgical devices or equipment and tests assembly for conformance to specifications.


• Meets fundamental troubleshooting in role.


• Identifies risks and issues and escalates timely and effectively.


• Adheres to Standard Work Instructions (SWI).


• Aware of and conforms to Company ISO goals and objectives and supports ISO requirements.


• Customer requests or quoting.


• Completes workplace organization audits per site requirements.


• Complies with work schedules, established team standards and protocols to ensure a safe, productive and respectful work environment.


• Abides by all Company safety, health policies, and procedures. Uses personal protective equipment, as required. Completes Safety observations per site requirements.

Required, Preferred, and Other Qualifications:

• Required
  
  
  
  • 2+ years of work experience, including at least 1 year of relevant experience, or 1 year of experience at STERIS; all experience must be verifiable.
  
  
  • Relevant experience may include hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing and use of small hand tools is a plus. Small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair, testing, or re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly and repair, sterile processing, industrial sewing, and jewelry repair. Maintenance, construction, and automotive repair can also be relevant to this role
  
  
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and push instrument carts ranging from 10-150 pounds at times.
  
  
  • Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours and sometimes outside normal business hours including nights and weekends, based on Customer and business needs
  
  
  • High School Diplomaor GED
  
  
  
  

• Preferred
  
  
  
  • Experience with solder, brazing or other fine mechanical applications is preferred.
  
  
  • Vocational / Technical Degree preferred.
  
  
  • Certifications in technical training preferred.
  
  
  
  

• Other
  
  
  
  • Good eye to hand coordination.
  
  
  • Ability to assemble small parts.
  
  
  • Attention to detail.
  
  
  • Displays Positive Attitude and Confidence.
  
  
  • Ability to understand repair concepts and follow sequencing or repairs.
  
  
  • Beginner to Competent in role based on the Skills Matrix.
  
  
  • Demonstrates awareness & knowledge of ordering parts & its requisition system.
  
  
  • Demonstrates awareness of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC) Metrics board.
  
  
  • Demonstrates awareness of costs and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
  
  
  • Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using appropriate communication channel in a professional manner at all times with internal and external Customers.
  
  
  • Troubleshooting commensurate with training status and experience
  
  
  • Expected to be able to work well with others in a team environment and support positive Customer interactions when onsite
  
  
  
  

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay of $21.00/hour


• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays


• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits


• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage


• 401(k) with a company match


• Maternity & Parental Leave


• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs


• Excellent Opportunities for Advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay rate for this opportunity is $21.00/hour. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits:STERIS Benefits

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by * 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

Req ID:

49323

Job Category:

Service/Technical Services

Location:

Birmingham, AL, US, 35222

Workplace Type:

Onsite

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