Field Service Technician - Sterilization

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Overview

As a trusted global leader and industry partner who is providing technical maintenance, manufacturing, and expertise to clients, DESCO’s Operations division is dedicated to transforming the lives of patients worldwide who rely on these lifesavings and life-sustaining services.

This is your opportunity to build a career in healthcare technology management (HTM) while fast-tracking your path to growth. As a Field Service Technician - Sterilization, you are responsible to provide and document the services performed at our customer's site. The technician will coordinate the inventory of assets for various sterilization devices. This is a field-based, customer-facing role and requires access to transportation. The technician will build leadership skills that set you up for future growth while receiving step-by-step training on how to rigorously monitor the quality of services and care. Maintaining our exceptional quality and service standards is key to maintaining life-changing equipment. The ideal candidate will be driven, detail-oriented, and eager to expand their knowledge and expertise in HTM. A minimum of six months' experience in medical technology repair services, and/or with industrial wiring and controls, . Mechanical plumbing and electrical knowledge is desirable.

To perform this job successfully, the technician must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• The technician will understand how to utilize the prescribed manufacturer specifications as outlined in the asset management system.
• The technician will adhere to and maintain punctuality according to the assigned work schedule.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor to manage the customer’s needs.
• The technician will understand and utilize correctly the asset management system to report time, expenses and the technical documentation needed to complete work orders.
• The technician will conduct and perform a variety of services that may include, but are not limited to: preventive maintenance inspections, preventive maintenance management, service repairs, installation, and troubleshooting.

This role is expected to:

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections following manufacturer specifications using the prescribed tools/resources necessary for repairs and installations.
• Ensure all testing tools and/or resources are calibrated.
• Keep accurate and neat maintenance and inventory records.
• The technician is responsible for maintaining and updating 3rd party vendor credentialing requirements.
• Maintain an organized vehicle with the necessary tools, manuals, and parts required to provide efficient repairs and installations.
• Responsible for participating in ongoing diverse medical equipment training.
• Within (6) months demonstrate a general understanding of the standards and regulations of the Industry Compliance Agencies (i.e., Joint Commission, CMS, CAP)
• Understand and comply with all mandatory annual training requirements.
• Understand and comply with DESCO Employee Handbook Policy and Procedures.

Requirements:

Physical Requirement:

• Routine movement such as walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling and grasping.
• Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Performing work at a variety of levels, including floor to above shoulder height. This may include the use of ladders.
• Routinely lifting, lowering, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• PPE use

Required Qualifications

• Criminal & Background verification.
• Driver & License verification.
• Vaccine status and records.
• Communication: English fluency, oral and written.
• Shift flexibility: possible weekend.
• Cellphone accessibility

You receive comprehensive benefits from your first day

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance and prescription coverage for eligible employees.
• Your first year, you receive up to 14-days of PTO and 7-days of company-paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.

Retirement 401 (k) savings with a generous employer contribution and matching program (90 days).

About DESCO

Every day at DESCO, we feel good knowing that what we do improves the lives of our global partners. DESCO headquarters is located in Hadley, Massachusetts, and services clients in a variety of regions throughout the United States. DESCO provides our clients with a variety of services, including staffing, project management, asset management, and manufacturing.

DESCO is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , expression, parental status, , , citizenship status, generic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Please be advised that the nature of the work conditions for this position may involve exposure to a variety of healthcare settings and situations. Candidates should be aware that they may encounter a range of healthcare environments and potential exposures while performing their duties.