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Job TitleLead Certified Sterile Processing Technician

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentSterile Processing-Operations

                      

Job CodeC15001

                     

ShiftNights

                       

Schedule11:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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. 

In the absence of a supervisor, the Lead Technician will lead the daily activities of the assigned SPD team or department, including assigning resources 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 Evening shift from 11:00pm—7:30am.   

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

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, resolves 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. 
 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

High School diploma or GED. 

A valid Sterile Processing Distribution certification through IAHCSMM/HSPA or CBSPD required.

Minimum one year of experience as a sterile processing , central  service, and/or operating room technician.

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Physical Requirements:

Lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull and navigate supply carts weighing >than 75 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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