Medical Equipment Repair Technician

STERIS Canada Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare solutions is hiring a Repair Technician to perform inspections and repairs on surgical instruments in various settings, including hospitals and mobile repair units. This entry-level position offers extensive training and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employee well-being. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and the ability to drive a DOT regulated vehicle.

Benefits

Extensive hands-on training

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with a company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience, including at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to intermediate inspection and repairs on surgical instruments.
• Work in mobile repair truck, inside a repair lab, or hospital.
• Provide support at various locations based on customer needs.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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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

You do not have to have previous instrument repair experience to be considered.This is an entry level job – we will train you!

Why is the Repair Technician role crucial to our business and our Customers?
When surgical instruments are sharpened and working properly, surgeons can focus on providing the best care for their patients. STERIS offers a variety of repair solutions to meet the needs of the Customer including onsite mobile repair services, in house repair lab services, or one of five national repair centers.

This is a remote based Customer facing position. To support and service our Customers in this assigned territory candidates must be based out of one of the following states: Maryland.

What you will do as a Repair Technician

• Perform basic to intermediate inspection and repairs on surgical instrumentation using grinding wheels, buffing wheels, various hand and power tools, soldering, etc. Complexity of repairs and level of intricacy will vary. Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail and willingness to learn will help you be successful in this role.
• You will work in the field on a mobile repair truck, inside a repair lab or inside a hospital, based on the needs of the Customer within the assigned territory. You must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time. If assigned to a truck, you must be comfortable working in a small mobile workspace with others.
• While primarily working inside a mobile repair truck, frequent trips inside the hospital are required. Weather conditions may vary.
• Provide support various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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.
• Must be able to pass a DOT medical/ physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years old (to meet FMCSA requirements), have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required), and maintain required vaccines.
• Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs and push instrument carts ranging from 10-150lbs.
• Must be able to be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements

*What is relevant work experience?

Hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing and use of small hand tools is a plus. Examples are 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, welding, fabrication, and automotive repair can also be relevant.

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:

• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Career progression path and growth opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Overtime opportunity
• Annual merit review and incentive plans
• Uniforms and all necessary tools provided
• Business travel and all related expenses paid
• Medical, vision, prescription, dental and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off that accrues from day one and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance

Pay range for this opportunity is$18.99-$26.50.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.This is a remote based customer facing position. To support and service ourcustomers in this assigned territory candidates must be based out of one of thefollowing state(s): Washington DC.

Job Category: Service/Technical Services

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Job Segment: Sterile Processing, Maintenance, Instrumentation, Carpenter, Sewing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Engineering