CS/SPD Certified Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Certified CS/SPD Technician to ensure safe, efficient decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of reprocessed instruments. You will work with a dedicated team and support case cart management to keep procedures flowing. This role requires evenings from 3:00 p.m.

to 11:30 p.m. with on-call weekends and holidays. Candidates should have a High School diploma, CS/sterile processing certification, 2–5 years of central service

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certification in central service/sterile processing (CRCST/CSPDT/CER or CER) required.
• 2–5 years of experience in Central Service/Sterile Processing.
• Military medical tech experience considered.
• Ability to use computerized instrument tracking system to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization.
• Build and dispatch case carts for surgical procedures.
• Perform case pull functions and inventory control.
• Assist in education of non-certified technicians after preceptor guidelines.
• Maintain records and monitor distribution of supplies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Instrument tracking systems

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CS/sterile processing certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CER)

Tools

Computerized Instrument Tracking System

Job description

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000**

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000**

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career

Certified CS/SPD Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining surgical and hospital tools. In this position, you will be responsible for safe efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments, distribution equipment, and case cart management helping to ensure patients have the best possible healthcare experience. Along the way, you will receive ample support, training and education, including knowledge of the latest, state-of-the-art technologies and concepts. Come be part of a passionate family of caregivers and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families.

A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. + on-call with weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide safe, efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment.
• Perform case pull functions.
• Supports departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and adapt to flexible staffing needs
• Demonstrates proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals while adhering to preventative maintenance schedules and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards during the decontamination process.
• Determine appropriate case carts to be built for specialty procedures.
• Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatches them to appropriate locations
• Dispatch case carts to ensure availability for surgical/clinical procedures.
• Perform record keeping, ordering, stocking and inventory control.
• Scan, sort and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness and assemble instruments according to provided lists, wraps and labels.
• Monitor and control the distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Upon completing preceptor guidelines, perform preceptor duties and assist in educating non-certified technicians

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Sterile Processing Distribution Certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) must be maintained
• Two to five years of experience in Central Service/Sterile Processing areas
• Military experience, such as Hospital Corpsmen (HM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (2A3X3), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (68A), Small Arms Repairer (91F), considered
• Ability to use Computerized Instrument Tracking System to perform assigned duties, including obtaining instrument count sheets, special handling instructions for instrumentation, documenting sterilization loads, and other tasks

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Basic computer skills
• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items that weigh 20-30 pounds.
• Requires the ability to push a fully loaded cart weighing up to 200+ pounds.
• Possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.

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.).