CS/SPD Lead Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Twinsburg, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center to become a caregiver at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to providing the community with advanced specialty care, primary care and various surgical services. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding, lifelong career at Cleveland Clinic. In the absence of a supervisor, the Lead CS/SPD Technician will lead the daily activities of the assigned SPD team or department, including assigning resources, corrective action, and assistance with performance reviews. You will develop skills, such as leadership, teamwork, innovation, and empathy, and make a difference in patients’ lives every day while advancing your career. A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Sterile Processing Certification (e.g. CRCST/CSPDT or CFER/CER) must stay maintained
Two years of as a sterile processing, central service and/or surgical technologist
Certificate of Healthcare Leadership must be attained within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience as a sterile processing, central service and/or surgical technologist
Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Perform case pull functions efficiently and accurately.
Scan, sort and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness.
Assemble, wrap and label instruments according to provided lists following documented procedures.
Perform QA testing on instrumentation and equipment.
Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations.
Provide technical expertise for all customers, internal and external.
Troubleshoot all processing equipment problems, including washers, sonics, endo processors, cart washers, sterilizers and the instrument tracking system.
Seek ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain workflow and improve customer service.
Follow department standards when processing and handling equipment, instrumentation and chemicals.
Monitor and control supplies and equipment and resolve any related issues.
Perform record-keeping functions within the electronic tracking system, including processing, sterilization and quality assurance documentation.
Observe personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process.
Use the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count-sheets.
Direct the activities of the SPD staff.
Provide input on performance reviews and progressive disciplinary actions for assigned caregivers.
Review shift reports to ensure adequate resources are available.