Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,618 - 40,639; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, sterilization, and case cart preparation in a fast-paced environment. You will assemble and label instruments, monitor PPE usage, and ensure quality and compliance with AAMI ST79 standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, Sterile Processing certification, and 2–5 years of central service experience. Military medical experience is considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CFER/CER) required or equivalent.
• Proficient with computerized instrument tracking systems.
• Military healthcare experience will be considered.
• Two to five years in central service/sterile processing preferred.
• Completion of recognized training program in central service/sterile processing.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient decontamination and sterilization of instruments.
• Assemble, wrap, and label instruments for case carts.
• Perform case pull functions and equipment distribution.
• Maintain PPE standards and adherence to AAMI ST79.
• Recordkeeping for processing, sterilization, and quality assurance.
• Provide in-service education and preceptor duties.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing certification

Tools

Computerized instrument tracking systems

Job description

Sign-on bonus: up to $5,000.

A caregiver in this position will work days/evenings/nights/weekends between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm. For the first 90-days during new hire training period, a caregiver in this role will work 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the safe, efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments, equipment distribution and case cart management.
• 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, sort and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness.
• Assemble, wrap and label instruments.
• Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI ST79 standards.
• Monitor and control the distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Perform recordkeeping functions, such as processing, sterilization and quality assurance.
• Participate in in-service education.
• Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations.
• Perform preceptor duties and assist in educating non-certified technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER).
• Proficient in using computerized instrument tracking systems.
• Military experience, such as Hospital Corpsmen (HM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (2A3X3), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (68A), Small Arms Repairer (91F), or similar, will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in central service/sterile processing areas.
• Completion of a recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

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

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $21.50

Maximum hourly: $29.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).