Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Cleveland Clinic
Lead Certified CS SPD Technician
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will 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, 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 Evenings from 3:00pm - 11:30pm.**
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.
+ Certified or certified eligible Surgical Processing Technician obtained from a recognized training program (IAHCSMM/HSPA or CBSPD).
+ Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Service or Operating Room technician.
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:**
*Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching and lifting. Some instrument trays may weigh in excess of 30 lbs.
*Possible exposure to bio hazardous materials, possible exposure to carcinogenic and hazardous chemicals and gases.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
*Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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