Certified Sterile Processing Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in how our operating rooms care for our patients as the whole team relies on you to successfully set up the operating room.
• Receive ample support, training and education, including learning how to operate the latest, state-of-the-art processing equipment and using the newest sterilization tools and concepts.
• Ensure the safety and health of the patient by helping to ensure the proper setup and decontamination of reprocessed instruments, equipment distribution and case cart management.
• Perform case pull functions, demonstrate proper handling of equipment, instrumentation and chemicals while adhering to preventative maintenance schedules and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards during the decontamination process.
• Scan, sort and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness. Assemble, wrap and label instruments. Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI ST79 standards.
• Maintain and monitor the distribution of supplies and equipment. Perform recordkeeping functions, such as processing, sterilization and quality assurance.
• Participate in in-service education. Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations. Perform preceptor duties and assist in educating non-certified technicians.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified CS/SPD Technician (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER)
• Proficient in using computerized instrument tracking systems
• Two to five years of experience in central service/sterile processing areas
• Completion of a recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) Proficient in using computerized instrument tracking systems
• Preferred qualifications: Two to five years of experience in central service/sterile processing areas Completion of a recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing Basic computer skills

Skills

• Physical Requirements: Lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull and navigate supply carts weighing >than 75 pounds.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

A caregiver in this position will work days/evenings/nights/weekends between 7:00am and 11:00pm. For the first 90-days during new hire training period, a caregiver in this role will work 7:00am to 3:30pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Pay

• Pay Range Minimum hourly: $21.50
• Pay Range Maximum hourly: $29.50

Schedule

• Work days/evenings/nights/weekends between 7:00am and 11:00pm.
• For the first 90-days during new hire training period, work 7:00am to 3:30pm.