CS SPD Certified Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Florida is seeking a Certified CS/SPD Technician to join a team dedicated to safe, sterile patient care. This regular PRN role involves cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, wrapping and sterilizing instruments, building and dispatching case carts for surgical procedures, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 2–5 years in central service/sterile processing, a Sterile

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2–5 years of experience in central service/sterile processing.
• Sterile Processing certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER).
• Completion of a recognized training program with certification.
• Proficient in computerized instrument tracking systems.
• Military experience related is considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment.
• Perform case pull functions.
• Determine appropriate case carts for specialty procedures.
• Build case carts ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Dispatch case carts to ensure availability for surgical/clinical procedures.
• Perform record keeping, ordering, stocking and inventory control.
• Participate in in-service education.
• Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch to locations.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument decontamination

Case cart assembly

Computerized tracking

Education

CRCST/CSPDT/CER certification

Formal central service training

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Inventory management systems

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working weekend days varying between 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.

Certified CS/SPD Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining surgical and hospital tools. In this position, you help ensure patients have the best possible healthcare experience by providing caregivers with safe and sterile equipment. Come be part of a passionate family of caregivers and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families.

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.
• Determine appropriate case carts to be built for specialty procedures.
• Build case carts ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Dispatch case carts to ensure availability for surgical/clinical procedures.
• Perform record keeping, ordering, stocking and inventory control.
• Participate in in-service education.
• Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two to five years of experience in central service/sterile processing areas
• A Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER)
• Completion of a recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing
• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Basic computer skills

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

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.