Sterile Processing Customer Specialist

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.

Are you a solutions-minded problem solver with clinical experience? Are you interested in an opportunity to provide training and continuous improvement support to impact patient safety? At STERIS, our team members provide these services to hospitals across the United States. As a Customer Repair Support Specialist, you'll work hand in hand with local Account Managers to provide knowledge and expertise to hospitals and surgical centers in your area.

We're seeking self-motivated individuals with strong presentation, organization, time-management skills, and a clinical background in the operating room to directly assist clinical teams with their challenges. You'll support multiple facilities across your region, meeting face to face with sterile processing technicians, surgical technicians, nurses, doctors, and other clinical staff to identify valued-added activities such as identifying cost containment opportunities, education and training, improvement tracking, and maintaining compliance to industry standards. This position is within our Instrument Management Services division. Learn more about STERIS IMS here:

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: Ohio

• You'll train customers in proper care and handling of surgical instruments and devices with the intent to reduce or limit the need for repairs and ensure the equipment is Procedure Ready
• Meet with customers to understand challenges and present solutions.
• Recognize changes in instrument repair needs, identify possible root causes, and recommend STERIS services.
• Be proactive in identifying issues before problems occur, developing a process for improvement, and ensuring implementation. You'll also lead Proactive Maintenance Inspections for equipment including Flexible Endoscopes and Surgical Devices.
• Record maintenance services, daily cost savings, and potential barriers to implementation.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4 years of related experience, ideally in a clinical environment, with a basic understanding of surgical instruments and medical devices
• Excellent presentation skills

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing Certification
• Surgical Technology or Sterile Processing experience and training

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

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Vehicle Reimbursement Plan (includes monthly stipend + mileage reimbursement)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Company Laptop
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $ $29.35. 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

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit

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STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity 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.

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