Sterile Processing Lead Technician – Evening Shift

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Lead Technician to oversee the SPD team, allocate resources, and support performance reviews while maintaining high standards of patient safety.

This role handles decontamination, sterilization equipment, and tracking systems; requires Sterile Processing certification and a minimum five years' experience (or two plus leadership cert). Shift is 3:00 pm–11:30 pm with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing certification maintained (CRCST/CSPDT or CFER/CER).
• Minimum five years in sterile processing/central service or surgical tech; two years with leadership cert option.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Lead Technician to oversee the SPD team, allocate resources, and support performance reviews while maintaining high standards of patient safety.

This role handles decontamination, sterilization equipment, and tracking systems; requires Sterile Processing certification and a minimum five years' experience (or two plus leadership cert). Shift is 3:00 pm–11:30 pm with rotating weekends.