Certified CS/SPD Technician

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’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 metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Certified CS/SPD Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining surgical tools and hospital equipment. It is your job to make sure that the sterilized tools are then organized into trays containing the instruments required for routine or special surgeries. You are also responsible for checking equipment to make sure it is in good repair and up to date. Your overall goal will be to ensure a sterile environment for patients in care. Come join a team that feels like family and enhance your skills at an elite healthcare organization. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER or CER)
Two - five years of experience in central service/sterile processing areas
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
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

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing
Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

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 instruments according to provided lists and wrap and label them following documented procedures.
Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI ST79 standards.
Monitor and control the distribution of supplies and equipment.
Perform record-keeping functions within the electronic tracking system, including processing, sterilization and quality assurance documentation.
Participate in in-service education to stay updated on best practices and industry standards.
Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations.
Perform preceptor duties and assist in educating non-certified technicians.