Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified CS/SPD Technician to join their innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the safe and efficient processing of surgical instruments, contributing to world-class patient care. You will receive extensive training on state-of-the-art equipment and be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you are a certified professional with a passion for healthcare, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a respected organization dedicated to excellence in patient outcomes.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Comprehensive training

Supportive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified as a sterile processing technician is required.
• Experience in central service/sterile processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments.
• Perform recordkeeping and maintain supply inventory.

Skills

Sterile processing techniques

Decontamination practices

Instrument assembly

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile processing distribution certification (CRCST)

Tools

Sterilization tools

Processing equipment

Job description

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 sign on bonus

Certified CS/SPD Technician

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Certified CS/SPD 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 CS/SPD 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. This is a respectful, fair, and innovative team that creates a sense of belonging and engagement, and they are eager to welcome a Certified CS/SPD Technician to their team.

Please note: while we do hire non-certified technicians, this particular opening does require you are currently certified as a sterile processing technician.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

1. Be responsible for the safe, efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments, equipment distribution, and case care management.
2. Perform case pull functions.
3. Determine appropriate case carts to be built for specialty procedures.
4. Dispatch case carts to ensure they are available for surgical/clinical procedures.
5. Perform recordkeeping functions, such as processing, sterilization, quality assurance, and more.
6. Order and stock supplies.
7. Maintain adequate levels and inventory of supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Sterile processing distribution certification (CRCST) by IAHCSMM/HSPA or CBSPD.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. One year of experience in central service/sterile processing areas.
2. Successful completion of a recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

1. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull and navigate supply carts weighing more than 75 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

1. Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.