CS SPD Certified Technician

Cleveland Clinic • Slaton, TX

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.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent GED required.
• A Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) is required and must be maintained.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing.
• Must have the ability to present themselves in a professional manner.
• 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.
• 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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• Two - five years of experience in central service/sterile processing areas is preferred, along with successful completion of a recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs case pull functions efficiently and accurately.
• Supports departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and adapt to flexible staffing needs.
• Demonstrates proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals while adhering to preventative maintenance schedules and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards during the decontamination process.
• Scans, sorts, and inspects instruments for functionality and cleanliness, assembles instruments according to provided lists, wraps, and labels them following documented procedures.
• Ensures proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI ST79 standards.
• Monitors and controls the distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Performs record-keeping functions within the electronic tracking system, including processing, sterilization, and quality assurance documentation.
• Participates in in-service education to stay updated on best practices and industry standards.
• Builds case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatches them to appropriate locations.
• Upon completing preceptor guidelines, performs preceptor duties and assists in educating non-certified technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
• Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED