Sterilizer Technician

InterMed; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

InterMed in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Sterilizer Technician to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair medical sterilization equipment, ensuring safe and compliant operation across healthcare and lab settings.

The role covers preventive maintenance on steam autoclaves, low-temperature devices, documentation of service, and support for clinical teams. Strong attention to detail and regulatory adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of related experience or a combination of military education, specialized training certificates, and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete repair service work and preventive maintenance on sterilizers, washers, and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Resolve issues with medical equipment and keep detailed records of all work-related activities.
• Perform preventive and repair maintenance, including disassembling, replacing or repairing defective parts, rewiring, and reassembling as required on medical equipment.
• Perform equipment installs and de-installs as necessary.
• Provide customer support for equipment repair and troubleshooting.
• Clean and prepare parts and assemblies for service and refurbishing.
• Work and interact with current and prospective clients, other employees, sales representatives, vendors, medical personnel, guests, and visitors.
• Work with equipment to meet regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair of sterilizers

Documentation

Customer support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 preventive maintenance on sterilizers, washers, and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Resolve issues with medical equipment and keep detailed records of all work-related activities.
• Perform preventive and repair maintenance, including disassembling, replacing or repairing defective parts, rewiring, and reassembling as required on medical equipment.
• Perform equipment installs and de-installs as necessary.
• Provide customer support for equipment repair and troubleshooting.
• Clean and prepare parts and assemblies for service and refurbishing.
• Work and interact with current and prospective clients, other employees, sales representatives, vendors, medical personnel, guests, and visitors.
• Work with equipment to meet regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.