Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

34d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. In the absence of a supervisor, the Lead 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 role works nights from 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. with weekend requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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. Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI standards. 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 equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals. Monitor and control supplies and equipment and resolve any related issues. Demonstrate an understanding of the proper handling of equipment, instrumentation and chemicals. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Sterile Processing certification (e.g. CRCST/CSPDT or CFER/CER)
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
Background in manufacturing, warehouse, or machinery

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.
Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI standards.
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 equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
Monitor and control supplies and equipment and resolve any related issues.
Demonstrate an understanding of the proper handling of equipment, instrumentation and chemicals.
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.