What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Certified CS/SPD Technician - Sterile Processing position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Non-Certified CS/SPD Technician, you play a key role in how our operating rooms care for patients. Collaborating with the Manager, Lead Tech, Charge Tech and other Techs, you will ensure the organization and proper maintenance of a high-volume Sterile Processing Unit. In this role, you will receive ample support, training and education, including knowledge of operating the latest, state-of-the-art processing equipment and sterilization tools and concepts.
A caregiver in this position works evenings/nights from 3:00PM — 11:30PM and 11:00PM - 7:30AM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide safe, efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment.
- Provide case cart management.
- Understand proper handling of equipment, instrumentation and chemicals.
- Perform preventative maintenance.
- Observe personal protective equipment standards in the decontamination process.
- Scan, sort, inspect and assemble instruments by instrument list and wrap and label as documented in the procedure.
- Perform recordkeeping.
- Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Sterile Processing Distribution Certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) within 18 months of hire
- Three years of office experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- One year of Healthcare experience or a similar background in Mechanical/Manufacturing Assembly
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsmen (HM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (2A3X3), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (68A), Small Arms Repairer (91F) or similar considered
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds
Pushing, pulling and navigating supply carts weighing less than 75 pounds
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
