Sterile Processing Customer Specialist

position Summary

What you will do as a Customer Repair Support Specialist

• Review and perform basic analysis on repair trending data to identify Customer specific areas of improvement.
• Provide analysis of repair trending and solution delivery to assigned facilities, to support cost savings/cost avoidance and compliance plans are in place for effective Customer operations.
• Lead Proactive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) for service portfolio assets: i.e. Flexible Endoscopes, Rigid Endoscopes, Surgical Devices, etc.
• Provide Direct Care & Handling in-services for Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) staff as needed.
• Receive and send out instruments or devices requiring repair and maintenance per contract requirements.
• Track send/receive repair process to ensure efficient processes (status, readiness) and follow-up.
• Ensure instrument/device inspection for maintenance requirements are managed and recorded per compliance and contract requirements.
• Establish positive business relationships and communications with Customers (Surgical Coordinators, SPD, GI or Specialty Department Managers) as a representative of the STERIS brand.
• Review activities completed and recommendations with Customers both ad-hoc or as part of formal business reviews.
• Identify and collaborate with Customers to review, report and reset activities, such as appropriate care and handling processes, and drive proactive planning as applicable.
• Communicate regularly with the STERIS IMS Account Manager, Operations, and other internal support teams to ensure Customer needs are met daily and any issues are resolved promptly.
• Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures of the Department of Health, JCAHO, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, AORN standards, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Instructions for Use (IFUs).
• Comply with STERIS IMS policies and procedures while also adhering to those of the facility.

The experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• High School diploma
• 4 years of relevant experience
• 1 year of experience in a hospital environment (operating room, sterile processing department, device repair/maintenance)
• Related certification or degree completion may be considered toward required years of experience based on business needs
• Ability to travel within territory
• Must be able to be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of medical instrumentation and device repair and maintenance
• Other relevant experience may include Customer account management or process management

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:

• BaseSalary + Incentive Compensation Program
• Vehicle Reimbursement Plan(includes monthly stipend + mileage reimbursement)
• Cell PhoneStipend
• Robust Training Program
• PaidTime Off+9 Corporate HolidaysPerYear
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and VisionBenefits
• Healthcare and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long/Short Term DisabilityCoverage
• 401(k) with aCompanyMatch
• Parental Leave
• TuitionReimbursementProgram
• AdditionalAdd-OnBenefits/Discounts

#LI-DL1