Certified CS/SPD Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Florida is seeking a Certified CS/SPD Technician to join the Outpatient Endoscopy department. This role focuses on cleaning, decontamination, sterilization and preparation of instruments for surgeries, with daytime hours 8:00am–4:30pm.

You will work with state-of-the-art equipment, follow AAMI ST79 standards, and contribute to patient safety and efficiency. Qualifications include a HS diploma and Sterile Processing certification within 18 months; prior

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing certification within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to use the computerized instrument tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain surgical tools and hospital equipment.
• Assemble, wrap and label instruments per procedures.
• Ensure cleaning, decontamination, and high-level disinfection per AAMI ST79 standards.
• Monitor distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Record-keeping in the electronic tracking system and quality assurance.
• Build case carts and dispatch them to appropriate locations.

Skills

Sterile processing

Computer literacy

Equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Job description

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Job Title

Certified CS/SPD Technician

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Indian River Hospital

Department

Outpatient Endoscopy-Indian River Hospital

Job Code

000473

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Joinour team at Cleveland Clinic Indian RiverHospital andexperience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providingoptimalfamily-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Certified CS/SPD Techniciansare responsible forcleaning andmaintainingsurgical tools and hospital equipment. It is your job to make sure that the sterilized tools are then organized into trayscontainingthe instruments required for routine or special surgeries. You are also responsible for checking equipment to make sure it is in good repair and up to date.In thisparticular role, you will support Outpatient Endoscopy.This role will provide you with hands‑on learning as well as the ability to become certified and move into higher positionswithin the organization.

A caregiver in this position worksdays from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform case pull functions.
• Demonstrate proper handling of equipment, instrumentation and chemicals while adhering to preventative maintenance schedules and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards during the decontamination process.
• Scan,sortand inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness.
• Assemble,wrapand label instruments according to provided lists following documented procedures.
• Ensure propercleaning, decontamination,assemblyand high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentationin accordance withAAMI ST79 standards.
• Monitor andcontrolthe distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Perform record-keeping functions within the electronic tracking system, including processing,sterilizationand quality assurance documentation.
• Participatein in-service education.
• Build case carts using electronic preference cards anddispatchthem to appropriate locations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• HighSchoolDiploma or GED
• Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER or CER) within18 monthsafter hire unless an extension is granted at the purview of leadership
• Ability to use the computerized instrument tracking system to perform assigned duties

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of healthcare experience or a similar background in mechanical/manufacturing assembly
• Military experience, such as Hospital Corpsmen (HM), Machinery Repairman (MR),AircraftMaintenance Technician (2A3X3), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (68A), Small Arms Repairer (91F), or similar, will be considered
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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