Sterilization Process Technician
Sterilization Process Technician
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Job Description:
At Enovis we sweat the little things. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients and we glory in the grind of scientific excellence with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.
Because thats how we change the lives of patients for the better. And thats how we create better together.
As a key member of the Sustaining Manufacturing Engineering group you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.
Job Title:
Sterilization Process Technician Gas Plasma and Vapor Hydrogen Peroxide Processes
Reports To:
OPS Manager / Director
Location:
Austin Texas
Business Unit Description:
Driven by Enovis desire to create innovative products that help improve quality of life and restore movement to those suffering from degenerative arthritis Enovis Surgical provides orthopedic surgeons with modern patientfocused solutions for total joint arthroplasty. Partnerships with key surgeon consultants help provide advanced and proprietary patented solutions including EMPOWR 3D Knee the only dualpivot knee system on the market and AltiVate Reverse Shoulder a marketleading system based on the design principles of the RSP Shoulder which has demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes at 10 years. Enovis Surgical offers surgeons and their patients a full range of primary and revision implants for hip knee shoulder and elbow reconstructive joint surgeries in addition to the tools and digital health technology needed in todays changing healthcare environment.
Job Title/High Level Position Summary:
As an Enovis Sterilization Process Technician you will take ownership of managing and maintaining assigned sterility processes to support plant strategic goals of the equipment and production needs. You will continuously drive to keep assigned sterilization processes current and efficient as well as to adhere to all strict process procedures and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Sterilization of Medical Implants: Sterility Lot Number Assignment; SCBI and PCD Preparation / Placement; Sterilization Load Preparation; Sterilization Cycle Selection; Temperature Load Probe Placement; Conduct Sterilization Load Quality Checks; Conduct PreCycle Machine and Input Utility Checks; Monitor Informative and Aborting Alarms during cycle; Collaborate with Process Engineering and Maintenance to act on incycle alarms; Perform Unloading Operation and transfer processed product to Sterility Quarantine
Biological Indicators (SCBIs): Conduct SCBI Inspection; Manage SCBI Shelf Life/ Expiry; Manage SCBI Stock and Ordering; Conduct SCBI Test with Controls; Evaluate Results for Sterility Release
Incubator Monitoring: Monitor Incubator Conditions and data collection instrumentation; Collaborate with Process Engineering to make Incubator set point adjustments as needed; Clean and maintain incubator; Understand and communicate calibration due dates
Hydrogen Peroxide: Conduct Hydrogen Peroxide Consumable Inspection; Manage Safe Storage and Shelf Life/Expiry of Hydrogen Peroxide; Manage Expiry of Opened Peroxide loaded into Sterilizer Machine; Manage Hydrogen Peroxide Stock and Ordering
Sterilizer Maintenance (TPM): Perform Daily Checks Cleaning and minor maintenance of Sterilizers; Perform Weekly PMs in collaboration with Maintenance; Perform Warmup Cycles as needed; Perform Chamber Leak Rate Tests as needed; Perform Filter Sterilization Cycles as needed
Sterilization Process Monitoring: Work with Sterilization Process Engineer to collect and record sterilization process data; Escalate process abnormalities and issues to Maintenance and Process Engineering; Executes Test Protocols Issued by Process Engineering; Manage Life Cycle of Sterilization Dunnage packages
Requalification: Understand Annual Sterilization Requalification Needs; Assist Process Engineering and Microbiology in requalification as needed
Input Utility Monitoring:
Water System
Conduct Daily and PreCycle Checks
Understand general water system functionality
Operate Water Subsystems as needed
Understand needs for Water Quality Monitoring
Compressed Air
Conduct Daily and PreCycle Checks
Understand needs for Air Quality monitoring
Gamma Sterilization: Prepare and Package Implants for Gamma Sterilization per specific standards; Create Sterilization Manifest; Palletize Gamma Sterilization Shippers; Transfer Pallets to Shipping
Minimum Basic Qualifications:
High School required Technical Degree or Certificate a plus
24 years of relevant manufacturing
Relevant knowledge in meddevice manufacturing related to good documentation processes and general awareness of regulated businesses (IE: MedDevice; Aerospace; Automotive)
Currently Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g. H1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have fulltime work authorization in the United States both now and in the future without requiring sponsorship.
Travel Requirements:
The ability to travel on occasion as needed for training.
Desired Characteristics:
Additional pluses: Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen Experience; Team Lead
Must have a passion for working in a fastpaced 24/5 manufacturing environment and driving continuous improvement to processes and equipment.
Insatiable Curiosity
Continuously Seeks Improvement
Creativity and Innovative
Problem Solving
Soft Skills Communication & Leadership
Team Player
Analytical and Logical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Embraces Change
Optimistic
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (Constant)
Required to sit and/or stand for lengthy periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate relevant needed equipment (Frequent)
Creating better together. Its the Enovis purpose and its what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better for our customers our team members and our shareholders begins with having the best team pursuing common goals operating at the highest levels and delivering extraordinary outcomes.
Watch this short video and discover what creating better together means to us at Enovis:
Our Enovis Purpose Values and Behaviors on Vimeo
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Spending and Savings Accounts
401(k) Plan
Vacation Sick Leave and Holidays
Income Protection Plans
Discounted Insurance Rates
Legal Services
ABOUT ENOVIS
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovationdriven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement global talent and innovation the Companys extensive range of products services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. Visit www.enovis to learn more.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit experience and other workrelated criteria and without regard to race color ethnicity religion national origin sex age pregnancy disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.
ABOUT ENOVIS
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovationdriven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement global talent and innovation the Companys extensive range of products services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond.For more information about Enovis please visit www.enovis.
EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race religion color national origin sex protected veteran status disability or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
