CS SPD Lead Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain 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.

Requirements

• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Five years of experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Service and/or Surgical Technologist
• Operating room experience
• One year of sterile processing technician experience
• Basic computer skills

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.

Pay Range

• Minimum hourly: $23.00
• Maximum hourly: $31.00

Nursing Support Career Paths

Join Cleveland Clinic’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Benefits Offerings

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

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