Instrument Specialist II

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking an Instrument Specialist II to ensure instruments are available and ready for surgical cases. You will coordinate distribution, oversee repairs, and manage instrument stock and procurement in collaboration with SPD and OR leadership.

Role requires five years in sterile processing or related areas, CRCST/CSPDT certification, and ERP/MS Office proficiency. This on-site role supports operational efficiency and patient care at Akron General.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification or CSPDT licensure required.
• Five years of related experience in sterile processing or OR environment.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and MS Office.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure instrument availability and readiness for procedures.
• Coordinate surgical equipment distribution and repairs.
• Lead instrument stock control and procurement.
• Collaborate with OR leadership and SPD leadership on projects.
• Participate in budgeting and capital equipment planning.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Project coordination

Medical equipment handling

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST Certification

CSPDT Certification

Associate's degree

Tools

ERP Systems (Oracle)

Excel

Word

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title Instrument Specialist II

Location Akron

Facility Akron General Medical Center

Department Sterile Processing Dept-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code C99905

Shift Days + Call

Schedule 6:30am‑3:30pm/2:30pm‑11:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, where we have been providing world‑class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient‑centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As Instrument Specialist II, you will be responsible for ensuring the consistent availability and readiness of surgical instrumentation. This role manages the coordination of surgical equipment distribution, oversees instrument repairs and procurement, and handles vendor loaner set logistics. Serving as a key liaison between Sterile Processing leadership and OR service line managers, this position ensures the appropriate instrumentation is available to meet surgical demands. Additionally, the Instrument Specialist II leads strategic initiatives and supports leadership with special projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and patient care.

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:30 a.m. ‑ 3:00 p.m. You must have flexibility to work 2 nd shift based on business needs.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive, process, and place instrument and equipment orders on behalf of OR Nurse Managers, SPD Leadership and other clinical stakeholders to facilitate timely and accurate ordering of instrumentation.
• Participates in the tray standardization process.
• Communicates to the OR Service Line Managers when instruments are missing and determines the appropriate solution.
• Monitors tray assembly process and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ensures employee compliance to 'missing instrument procedure' during tray assembly. Ensures that missing instruments are sterilized and relocated to appropriate instrument tray.
• Monitors instrument stock levels in pack room and assembly areas and makes recommendations for purchase when levels are low.
• Provides input into operational and capital budget preparation and coordinates capital equipment repairs and service contracts with leadership. Makes recommendations for equipment purchases.
• Pays and reconciles invoices.
• Receives, process, and fulfills instrumentation requests from instrument depot.
• Allocates instruments for repair, receives repaired instruments and distributes to appropriate area.
• Coordinates the preventive maintenance and repair programs for instruments used in the OR and house areas.
• Coordinates the loaning and acquisition of equipment for Operating Room areas of responsibility.
• Manage sterilization parameters for all owned, loaned and consign instrumentation for MIFU. Provide MIFUs to caregivers and managers.
• Attends and/or assists with departmental staff, management and committee meetings.
• Assisting department leadership with large or complex projects.
• Can be assigned to lead small to medium size projects.
• Assists with special projects as required.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST), or Certification Sterile Processing and Distribution Licensure in Sterile Processing (CSPDT)
• Five years of related experience to include any of the following areas: Sterile Processing, Operating Room, Inpatient and/or Outpatient Hospital Equipment, and Surgical Technology
• Proficient in ERP Systems (ex. Oracle) or similar software applications
• Proficient with computer software applications (Excel, Word) and related sterile processing information systems
• Knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards specific to sterile processing

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's Degree
• Experience with ordering, receiving, distributing and warehousing of all essential surgical, inpatient care equipment and supplies
• Certification Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) from American Society for Quality (ASQ) completion within two years

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:

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