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Medical Equipment Service Technician

STERIS
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025 CLOSED ON 1/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Equipment Service Technician position at STERIS?

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 mechanically inclined with a knack for hands-on work? Do you enjoy a flexible schedule and working independently, but also have the support of a team? The Equipment Service Technician is a remote based Customer facing employee, primarily working inside hospitals. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing medical equipment used in surgical procedures, as well as providing installation support on complex mechanical, electromechanical and electronic units. This is STERIS' newest field division, focused on GI/Endoscopy low temperature washers, sterilizers, drying and storage cabinets and its products are closely tied to STERIS' most prolific product line of washers and sterilizers. Come advance your career with us in this role!

Individuals with experience working in HVAC repair, Mechanics, Maintenance, Refrigeration, Boilers, Chillers, Equipment Repair, Diesel and Automotive Repair, Aviation Repair, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. are often successful.

This is a safety sensitive position.

What You'll Do As An Equipment Service Technician

  • Perform fundamental troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of STERIS and competitor equipment, systems and components.
  • Manage time effectively by prioritizing Customer and business needs and schedules autonomously to complete PM performance, service calls, warranty calls, equipment installations, field upgrade programs and other duties.
  • Work with cross functional teams (Tech Support, Engineering and Service Contract Management), to escalate issues appropriately and utilizes advanced technology platforms to complete compliance regulatory requirements, and resolve and document troubleshooting issues.
  • The Technician will provide Customers with information, pricing and repair options. With management support, build relationships with Sales to drive Customer experience and revenue opportunities. Learn to identify sales opportunities in assigned territory.
  • Provide support to various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements and Customer needs.

The Experience, Skills, And Abilities Needed Or Required

  • High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of work experience, with 2 of those years in a mechanical/technical role. Associates degree or related certifications in technical/mechanical area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards technical experience requirement.
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability meet all required background and physical assessment elements to obtain and maintain existing and new vendor credentialing requirements.
  • Ability to meet all required background and physical assessment elements to obtain and maintain existing and new vendor credentialing requirements.
  • Customer and team engagement experience.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills (MS windows/email, navigation, mobile app, and ability to data input into a multisystems).
  • Must be able to meet flexible schedules with potential overnights, as well as early/late hours, based on Customer and business needs.
  • Must be able to be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements.

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:

  • Base Salary Incentive Compensation Program
  • Company Provided Vehicle Cell Phone Laptop
  • Hands-on Training Program
  • Paid Time Off 9 Corporate Holidays Per Year
  • Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Healthcare and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k} with a Company Match
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Additional Add-On Benefits/Discounts
  • Assessment and Promotional opportunity after 18 months of service

Pay range for this opportunity is $54,187.50 - $70,125. 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 www.steris.com.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

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.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by

  • 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

Salary : $54,188 - $70,125

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