Non-Certified CS SPD Technician

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus is seeking a Non-Certified CS SPD Technician to support decontamination, instrument inspection, assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments. You will ensure case cart readiness and distribution equipment meets departmental standards in a fast-paced surgical environment.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and a Sterile Processing certification within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Experience using computerized instrument tracking system.
• Military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, wrap, and sterilize instruments.
• Prepare case carts and ensure instrument lists are followed.
• Maintain compliance with departmental standards.
• Follow PPE and safety protocols.

Skills

Instrument tracking proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing certification

Job description

Job Title

Non-Certified CS SPD Technician

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

DDSI Endoscopy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C1111E

Shift

Days

Schedule

10:00am-6:30pm

Job Details

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

A caregiver in this position works days, 10:00am-6:30pm. Will float between crile and main campus Q building.

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

Work Experience:

• One year of healthcare experience or a similar background in mechanical/manufacturing assembly is preferred.
• Ability to 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.

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.

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.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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