CS/SPD Certified Technician

Cleveland Clinic

1d•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’s Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, advanced outpatient surgery and a wide array of specialties providing patients with the world-class care Cleveland Clinic is known for. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. Certified CS/SPD Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining surgical and hospital tools. In this position, you will be responsible for safe efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments, distribution equipment, and case cart management helping to ensure patients have the best possible healthcare experience. Along the way, you will receive ample support, training and education, including knowledge of the latest, state-of-the-art technologies and concepts. Come be part of a passionate family of caregivers and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families. A caregiver in this position works days from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Sterile Processing Distribution Certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) must be maintained
Two to 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), considered
Ability to use 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

Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Provide safe, efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment.
Perform case pull functions.
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.
Determine appropriate case carts to be built for specialty procedures.
Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatches them to appropriate locations
Dispatch case carts to ensure availability for surgical/clinical procedures.
Perform record keeping, ordering, stocking and inventory control.
Scan, sort and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness and assemble instruments according to provided lists, wraps and labels.
Monitor and control the distribution of supplies and equipment.
Upon completing preceptor guidelines, perform preceptor duties and assist in educating non-certified technicians