CS/SPD Lead Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Lead Technician to oversee the SPD team, allocate resources, and support performance reviews while maintaining high standards of patient safety.

This role handles decontamination, sterilization equipment, and tracking systems; requires Sterile Processing certification and a minimum five years' experience (or two plus leadership cert). Shift is 3:00 pm–11:30 pm with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing certification maintained (CRCST/CSPDT or CFER/CER).
• Minimum five years in sterile processing/central service or surgical tech; two years with leadership cert option.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Certified CS/SPD Technician.
• Provide technical expertise for all customers, internal and external.
• Troubleshoot all processing equipment problems, including washers, sonics, endo processors, cart washers, sterilizers, and the instrument tracking system.
• Seek ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain workflow and improve customer service.
• Follow department standards when processing equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
• Monitor and control supplies and equipment, resolve any related issues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
• Observe personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process.
• Use the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count‑sheets.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST/CSPDT or CFER/CER)

Job description

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.

In the absence of a supervisor, the Lead Technician will lead the daily activities of the assigned SPD team or department, including assigning resources, corrective action, and assistance with performance reviews. You will develop skills, such as leadership, teamwork, innovation, and empathy, and make a difference in patients’ lives every day while advancing your career.

A caregiver in this position works days/nights (whichever applies), from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. For the first 90 days during new hire training, a caregiver in this role will work 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform all duties of a Certified CS/SPD Technician.
• Provide technical expertise for all customers, internal and external.
• Troubleshoot all processing equipment problems, including washers, sonics, endo processors, cart washers, sterilizers, and the instrument tracking system.
• Seek ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain workflow and improve customer service.
• Follow department standards when processing equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
• Monitor and control supplies and equipment, resolve any related issues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
• Observe personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process.
• Use the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count‑sheets.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Required to have a Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST/CSPDT or CFER/CER) maintained.
• Minimum five‑year experience as a sterile processing, central service, and/or surgical technologist preferred. In lieu of five years of experience, two years of experience is required plus a Certificate of Healthcare Leadership must be attained within six months.

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: $23.00
Maximum hourly: $31.00

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.).