Lead CS/SPD Technician

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach is seeking a Lead CS/SPD Technician. You will lead the SPD team in the absence of a supervisor, manage resources, and support performance reviews while ensuring compliant decontamination and sterilization of instruments.

The role requires SPD certification and 2+ years of related experience. The position includes evening shifts (3:00pm-11:30pm) and a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing certification (CRCST/CSPDT or CFER/CER) required.
• Two years of Sterile Processing/Central Service/OR Technician experience required.
• Leadership certification within six months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily SPD team activities in supervisor absence, assign resources and assist with performance reviews.
• Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation per AAMI standards.
• Build case carts and dispatch to appropriate locations using electronic preference cards.
• Provide technical expertise for internal and external customers.
• Troubleshoot processing equipment including washers, sonics, endo processors, cart washers, sterilizers and instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain records with the department's instrument and productivity tracking program.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Service or Operating Room Technician

Certificate of Healthcare Leadership within six months of hire

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

Lead CS/SPD Technician

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Indian River Hospital

Department

Sterile Processing Florida-Indian River Hospital

Job Code

000395

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

In the absence of a supervisor, the Lead Sterile Processing (CS/SPD) 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 work seven evenings from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. including rotating on-call weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform case pull functions efficiently and accurately.
• Scan, sort and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness
• Assemble, wrap and label instruments according to provided lists.
• Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI standards.
• Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations.
• 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.
• Perform QA testing on instrumentation and equipment.
• Monitor and control supplies and equipment and resolve any related issues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the proper handling of equipment, instrumentation and chemicals.
• Provide input on performance reviews and progressive disciplinary actions for assigned caregivers.
• 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 certification (e.g. CRCST/CSPDT or CFER/CER)
• Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Service or Operating Room Technician
• Certificate of Healthcare Leadership within six months of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Five years of experience as aSterileProcessing,Central Service and/orSurgical Technologist

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching and lifting. Some instrument trays may weigh in excess of 30 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bio hazardous materials, possible exposure to carcinogenic and hazardous chemicals and gases.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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