Sterilization Operator I, 6:00p - 6:30a
Elkton, MD, US
Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $5+ billion in sales, 20,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for utilizing the TMC material handling system and all related sterilization documents that pertain to the Gamma Sterilization process - a) inventory status, pre and post sterile inventory control, irradiator run instruction packet - b) product discrepancy reporting - c) pallet configurations and Sterilization carrier load configurations for irradiated products - d) placement/retrieval of dosimeters on product - e) Irradiator conveyor system. Utilizing accepted methods for staging products that will be transferred manually to and from the Sterilization Department.
Job Details/Responsibilities
- Irradiator operations - a) Ionizing radiation, biological effects, RSO Call list, Irradiator protective features, machine fault and caution indicators, evacuation plan, fire evacuation exits, emergency procedures, personnel dosimetry, lock out/tag out, irradiator skill map.
- Accurate documentation of product code, lot code, pallet carrier labeling, and quantities on
- Sterilization load or unload sheets.
- Placement or retrieval of product dosimeters.
- Movement of materials or products in and out of the irradiator staging areas or load/ unload
- stations.
- Handling of test samples or retentions.
- Manufacture of attenuation materials as needed.
- Completion of Irradiator product discrepancy form.
- MHCS computer screen formats and operations.
- Notification to AGV technicians for undelivered product or slow delivery / pick up.
- Completion of Sterilization skill map requirements.
- Housekeeping.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Use of computers.
- Use of power and hand tools.
- Climbing ladders and working at heights.
- The ability to stand and lift for extended periods of time.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively.
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Technical Aptitude
- Powered Industrial Lift Truck operator - or the ability to obtain a TMC Lift Truck operator permit.
It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.