Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms through proficient instrument preparation, cleaning, and sterilization. You will operate cavi-wave ultrasonic cleaners, steam and low-temp sterilizers, and EO processes while maintaining strict documentation and inventory standards.

You will follow daily assignments, rotate duties as needed, and participate in departmental training and committees to ensure sterile instrumentation meets

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Proficiency with instrumentation tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily shift assignments and adapt as needed.
• Work independently in all Sterile Processing areas and related OR support.
• Collect and clean instruments and equipment after procedures.
• Perform specialized cleaning for robotic instrumentation and specialty scopes.
• Operate sterilization equipment and document procedures.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Basic computer skills

Instrumentation tracking systems

Sterilization equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST or CBSPD certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

USW Bid Period: 07/01/26 - 07/07/26

Sign-on Bonus: This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for external hires only*

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a key role in how our operating rooms care for our patients as a whole team relies on you to successfully set up the operating room. Certified Sterile Processing Technicians receive ample support, training and education, including learning how to operate the latest, state-of-the-art processing equipment and using the newest sterilization tools and concepts.

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements after completion of training.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Follow daily assignments as outlined on the shift assignment sheet and exhibit flexibility when asked to change assignments as needed.
• Function independently in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department and portions of the Surgical Suite (decontamination, assembly area-sterilizing (prep and pack), house table and OR instrumentation, sterile storage, runner role, case cart Picking, pack room and equipment testing).
• Collect and clean instruments and equipment after use on patient procedures.
• Perform specialized cleaning for robotic instrumentation, take-a-part instrumentation, specialty Scopes, light cords, cameras and a variety of specialized instrumentation.
• Operate specialized equipment such as cavi-wave ultrasonic cleaning unit, washers and a variety of sterilizers (Steam, Vpro (low temp) and Ethylene Oxide).
• Inspect equipment and instrumentation for malfunction and/or missing parts and report same to Sterile Processing management.
• Assemble instruments and equipment according to departmental standards/guidelines and use the daily Production Screen and Key Supply List and Cart/Tray Markers as directed.
• Wrap and/or place in sterion containers, equipment or instruments needing sterilization.
• Sterilize equipment/instruments using all methods of sterilization and high-level disinfection available in the Sterile Processing/OR department and complete the appropriate documentation required for the sterilization procedure.
• Function in Central Distribution on night shift for distribution of emergency supply needs.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Meet the sterile instrumentation needs for the Surgery Department as well as on-site and off-site users that require sterile instrumentation.
• Work with vendor loaned trays to ensure proper cleaning and sterilization of these specialized trays.
• Perform sterility checks by validating biological results on implant items.
• Perform sterility checks when in a runner role, stocking instrumentation, picking case carts and taking items to the surgical suite as requested.
• Perform daily cleaning and stocking of work areas.
• Provide individual operating rooms with equipment/instrumentation as requested.
• Attend and achieve 100% attendance at all mandatory in-service programs, both departmental and hospital wide.
• Act as a preceptor.
• Work on Sterile Processing Department committees.
• Complete all mandatory competencies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Un-expired Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to perform basic computer functions
• Demonstrated proficiency with instrumentation tracking systems

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Sterile Processing experience
• Surgical Technician experience
• Customer service or hospital experience
• Working knowledge of Operating Room (OR) instrumentation

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties while standing, sitting, stooping, and reaching for prolonged periods of time. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds on a continual basis; ability to push, pull, and navigate carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform basic functions of position day to day instrument counting, sorting and assembly. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Must be able to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors to utilize color-coded systems used for instrument identification. All applicants will be required to be prescreened for color blindness by our Occupational Health Department.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.