Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to support operating room care by preparing and providing sterile instruments and equipment. The role includes training and education in the operation of processing equipment and use of sterilization tools and concepts. The caregiver works nights from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements after completion of training. The technician works across areas of the Sterile Processing Department and portions of the Surgical Suite, including decontamination, assembly and sterilization, sterile storage, case-cart picking, equipment testing, and runner duties. Responsibilities also include cleaning, inspecting, assembling, wrapping, sterilizing, and documenting instruments and equipment; supporting emergency supply distribution; maintaining inventory and work areas; meeting instrument needs for surgical departments and other users; and participating in training, committees, and competency programs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, an unexpired CRCST or CBSPD certification, basic math and computer skills, and demonstrated proficiency with instrumentation tracking systems. The work involves prolonged standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and reaching; frequent handling of instruments; and possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination. Personal protective equipment is used as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Unexpired Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to perform basic computer functions.
Demonstrated proficiency with instrumentation tracking systems.
Ability to perform duties while standing, sitting, stooping, and reaching for prolonged periods, and to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to continually lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds and to push, pull, and navigate carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity to count, sort, and assemble instruments.
Corrected hearing and vision within the normal range and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades for color-coded instrument identification; applicants are prescreened for color blindness.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and follow standard precautions.

Nice To Haves

Sterile Processing experience.
Surgical Technician experience.
Customer service or hospital experience.
Working knowledge of Operating Room (OR) instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Follow daily assignments and remain flexible when assignments change.
Work independently in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department and designated portions of the Surgical Suite, including decontamination, assembly and sterilization, sterile storage, runner duties, case-cart picking, pack room, and equipment testing.
Collect and clean instruments and equipment after patient procedures.
Perform specialized cleaning of robotic, take-apart, specialty scope, light cord, camera, and other specialized instrumentation.
Operate specialized cleaning and sterilization equipment, including cavi-wave ultrasonic cleaning units, washers, steam sterilizers, Vpro low-temperature sterilizers, and Ethylene Oxide sterilizers.
Inspect equipment and instrumentation for malfunctions or missing parts and report issues to Sterile Processing management.
Assemble instruments and equipment according to departmental standards and use production screens, supply lists, and cart or tray markers as directed.
Wrap or place equipment and instruments in sterion containers for sterilization.
Sterilize equipment and instruments using available methods and high-level disinfection, and complete required documentation.
Work in Central Distribution on the night shift to distribute emergency supplies.
Help maintain an adequate inventory of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Meet sterile instrumentation needs for the Surgery Department and on-site and off-site users.
Work with vendor-loaned trays to ensure proper cleaning and sterilization.
Validate biological results on implant items and perform sterility checks while carrying out runner duties, stocking instrumentation, picking case carts, and delivering items to the surgical suite.
Clean and stock work areas daily.
Provide operating rooms with equipment and instrumentation as requested.
Attend and achieve 100% attendance at mandatory departmental and hospital-wide in-service programs.
Act as a preceptor, participate in Sterile Processing Department committees, and complete mandatory competencies.