Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician supports operating room care by preparing, cleaning, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing instruments and equipment. The role works across areas of the Sterile Processing Department and portions of the Surgical Suite, meeting instrumentation and supply needs for surgery departments and on-site and off-site users. Cleveland Clinic provides support, training, and education, including training on processing equipment and sterilization tools and concepts. The schedule is days, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements after training. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for external hires only.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current, 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 stand, sit, stoop, and reach for prolonged periods, and to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds continually and push, pull, and navigate carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity to count, sort, and assemble instruments.
Corrected hearing and vision within normal range; ability to distinguish basic colors and shades for color-coded instrument identification. Applicants are screened for color blindness.
Follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow shift assignments and adapt to assignment changes as needed.
Work independently across Sterile Processing areas and portions of the Surgical Suite, including decontamination, assembly and sterilization, sterile storage, runner duties, case cart picking, pack room, equipment testing, and related areas.
Collect and clean instruments and equipment after patient procedures, including specialized robotic, take-apart, scope, light cord, camera, and other specialty instrumentation.
Operate specialized equipment, including cavi-wave ultrasonic cleaning units, washers, and steam, Vpro low-temperature, 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 guidelines, using 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 sterilization and high-level disinfection methods, and complete required documentation.
Work in Central Distribution on night shift to distribute emergency supply needs.
Help maintain adequate inventory of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Meet sterile instrumentation needs for surgery departments and on-site and off-site users.
Process vendor-loaned trays, ensuring their proper cleaning and sterilization.
Validate biological results on implant items and perform sterility checks when working as a runner, stocking instrumentation, picking case carts, or delivering items to the surgical suite.
Clean and stock work areas daily.
Provide operating rooms with requested equipment and instrumentation.
Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital-wide in-service programs and complete mandatory competencies.
Act as a preceptor and participate in Sterile Processing Department committees.