Requisition ID : ((58608)) Title: Decontamination Technician - Medical Devices Division: Arthrex, Inc. (US01) Location: INC Santa Barbara CA (ACT) (US17) Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $18.40 Salary Maximum $24.73

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Decontamination Technician to decontaminate returned material using the industrial washer, sterilizer, and other methods appropriate for the material assuring cycles are performed as per defined work instructions, documenting the results as required by procedure while ensuring world-class service delivery. In this role, the Decontamination Technician will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting material returned from customers as part of the refurbished program or via customer complaint. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Decontaminate returned material using the industrial washer, sterilizer, and other methods appropriate for the material assuring cycles are performed as per defined work instructions, documenting the results as required by procedure.


• Log received material in the Arthrex complaints database and ERP system


• Perform inventory functions in the ERP system.


• Responsible for weekly preventive maintenance of the decontamination equipment.


• Responsible for maintaining all the decontamination chemicals.


• Ensure proper procedures are followed in regard to handling and storage of contaminated material.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Experience with medical device handling and processing preferred.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training :

• Knowledge of decontamination processes is preferred.


• Ability to work at a desk, in an office area, or in a light manufacturing area including a clean room.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• The applicant must have basic computer knowledge including Microsoft products Excel and Word.


• The ability to learn and use industrial washers, autoclave,s and hand tools.


• Maintain processing equipment and a clean safe work environment.

**If hired for this position, you will be eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings). You will be paid the first $1,000.00 after completing your first 90 days and the second $1,000.00 after completing your first 180 days, if you are an employee in good standing.**

About Arthrex

Arthrex Inc., a privately held company headquartered in Naples, Florida, is a global leader in orthopedic surgical device design, research, manufacturing, and medical education committed to one mission: Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and sports medicine and innovates more than 1,000 new products and procedures every year to advance minimally invasive orthopedics worldwide.

Our core value is Making People Better. As a leading healthcare technology innovator, we are committed to making people's lives better. The contributions we make to science and medicine have the potential to get a star athlete back in the game or improve the quality of someone's life. It's truly meaningful work.

Making People Better also signifies our corporate social responsibility and commitment to employees and communities. We make employees' lives better through job security, educational and professional growth opportunities, unique benefits and amenities, and modern facilities that promote a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of collaboration, mutual respect, and camaraderie. We also make important economic and philanthropic contributions to the communities we serve.

As a certified Great Place to Work® and one of the country's Best Workplaces for Manufacturing and Production, Arthrex is proud of its award-winning, family business culture. With more than 6,000 employees around the world, we are growing and looking for candidates who champion our Arthrex Proud values of Innovation, Integrity, Dedication, Teamwork, and Competitive Spirit.

We invite you to explore our numerous exceptional benefits at careers.arthrex.com or visit us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Arthrex 2023 Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Company-Provided Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)


• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Annual Bonus


• Wellness Incentive Program


• Free Onsite Lunch


• Gym Reimbursement Program


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Trip of a Lifetime


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Sick Leave


• Volunteer PTO


• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.