Lead CS/SPD Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Lead CS/SPD Technician to join their Main Campus team. This role includes leading a team, ensuring efficient sterilization processes, and providing technical support. Candidates must have a high school diploma and CRCST certification, with experience in sterile processing or similar fields. A supportive work environment is promised, where caregivers make a difference in patients' lives while advancing their careers.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification required.
• One year of experience as a technician is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of the SPD team in the absence of a supervisor.
• Provide technical expertise for all customers.
• Troubleshoot processing equipment issues and maintain workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Distribution certification (CRCST)

Job description

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• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500*

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 7:00am – 3:30pm.

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
• Sterile Processing Distribution certification (CRCST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD
• One year of experience as a sterile processing, central service, and/or operating room technician

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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.

Salaries shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. We encourage candidates to discuss salary specifics during the application and hiring process.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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