CS SPD Non Certified Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus seeks a Non-Certified CS/SPD Technician to support decontamination, inspection, assembly, wrapping and sterilization of reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment. The role emphasizes safe, efficient practices and adherence to departmental standards.

Evening shift options 3:00pm–11:00pm or 11:00pm–7:30am, with a 90‑day training period where hours are 7:00am–3:30pm. The team values care, precision and teamwork in a world-class healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing certification required within 18 months after hire.
• Ability to use the computerized instrument tracking system.
• Military experience in healthcare roles will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, wrap and sterilize instruments.
• Manage case carts and ensure compliance with standards.
• Handle equipment, instruments, and chemicals safely.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain records of sterilization loads.

Skills

Military experience (HM, MR, etc.)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing certification within 18 months

Tools

Computerized instrument tracking system

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Non-Certified CS/SPD Technician, you will play a key role in how our operating rooms care for patients. In this role, you will provide safe and efficient practices for decontamination, instrument inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment. You will be responsible for case cart management and ensuring compliance with departmental standards

Caregiver in this position will work evenings from 3:00pm - 11:00pm or 11:00pm - 7:30am. For the first 90‑days during new hire training period, a caregiver in this role will work 7:00am to 3:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide case care management.
• Properly handle equipment, instruments and chemicals.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Observe personal protective equipment standards in the decontamination process.
• Scan, sort, inspect and assemble, wrap and label instruments by instrument list as documented in the procedure.
• Perform record keeping.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) is required within 18 months after hire, unless an extension is granted at the purview of leadership
• Can use the computerized instrument tracking system to perform assigned duties, including obtaining instrument count sheets, special handling instructions for instrumentation, documenting sterilization loads, and other tasks
• 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:

• One year of Healthcare experience or a similar background in Mechanical/Manufacturing Assembly

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: $19.50

Maximum hourly: $27.50

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.).