Sterilization Technician III

Trimedx; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing training and education

Growth and promotional opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Trimedx in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician focused on sterilization and decontamination equipment. You will service, install, troubleshoot, and calibrate complex medical devices in clinical settings, partnering with clinicians to ensure patient safety and equipment reliability.

The role requires an Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent, 5+ years of repair experience, strong electrical and plumbing knowledge, and the ability to read wiring and piping

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical/electronics field or relevant experience.
• AC/DC electrical knowledge and ability to read wiring diagrams.
• Plumbing knowledge and ability to read piping diagrams.
• Minimum 5 years in repair, maintenance, and installation of sterilization equipment.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Reading wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting

Electrical motor circuits

Education

Associates degree in technical/electronics

Job description

If you are wondering what makes Trimedx different, it's that all of our associates share in a common purpose of serving clients, patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care and performance.

• Everyone is focused on serving the customer and we do that by collaborating and supporting each other
• Associates look forward to coming to work each day
• Every associate matters and makes a difference

It is truly a culture like no other — We hope you will join our team! Find out more about our company and culture here.

Do you want to work in healthcare? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families? Do you enjoy a new challenge every day? If you are skilled at servicing medical equipment in a clinical setting, keep reading!

Our team of dedicated sterilization technicians make a positive impact every day by:

• Servicing complex medical equipment and life-saving [modality] medical devices
• Partnering with clinical professionals on the proper use of medical equipment
• Securing patient information through the utilization of advanced systems technologies

About Trimedx

Founded in the summer of 1998, TRIMEDX was the solution to one technician’s vision of how to operate a hospital medical equipment service center of excellence. Today, TRIMEDX is the largest independent medical equipment service provider with locations in over 40 states and 3,000+ employees. We share in a common purpose of serving customers, patients, communities and each other with equal measures of caring and performance.

Trimedx Offers

• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and education
• Growth and promotional opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K
• Job opportunities available on a national level
• International volunteer opportunities through the TRIMEDX Foundation
• Positive and meaningful work in a professional healthcare environment

Skills And Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of medical sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• AC/DC electrical knowledge required, must be able to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Plumbing knowledge required, must be able to read and understand piping diagrams and identify basic plumbing components.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical motor circuits, internal steam generators, pneumatic systems, automatic transfer systems, and loading/unloading systems.
• Sweat copper pipe, create flare and swage connections.
• Use and understand the operation of a digital multi-meter and amp meter.
• Perform temperature and pressure calibrations on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Ability to verbally explain the difference between gravity, pre-vacuum, and liquid sterilization cycles; what a biological indicator is and how it is used; what a sterilization integrater is and how it is used; and the instrument flow of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education And Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical/electronics field, equivalent military training, or relevant experience required (2+ years).
• Routinely employ fine motor skills during the installation, servicing, and maintaining of sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, or otherwise maneuver body while servicing and repairing sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Operate tools/machinery that use hand and/or foot controls (e.g. drills, saws, electronic test equipment, etc.) when servicing medical equipment.
• Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. while working with sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required; variable travel requirements depending on primary site or region that may require use of personal vehicle.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and networking applications required.

For more information, visit www.trimedx.com/careers

Check out what our current associates & your future teammates are up to on our Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages!

At Trimedx, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture where every associate feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. This culture reflects our belief that our people are our foundation, their well‑being is essential, and shared success is built through meaningful work, recognition, and opportunities for growth.

We embrace people’s differences which include age, race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, education, genetics, veteran status, disability, religion, beliefs, opinions and life experiences.

Visit our website to view our Workplace Culture Commitment, along with our social channels to see what our team is up to: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.

Trimedx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-Free Workplace.

Because we are committed to providing a safe and productive work environment, Trimedx is a drug‑free workplace. Accordingly, Associates are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any controlled substance or marijuana, or otherwise being under the influence thereof, on all Trimedx and Customer property or during working/on‑call hours.

Trimedx may also provide associates with benefits that include health/dental/vision, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation and parental leave, adoption/infertility assistance, and more!