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Job TitleNon Certified Sterile Processing Technician
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Job CodeC1111E
ShiftEvening/Night Rotation
Schedule3:00pm-11:30pm/11:00pm-7:30am
Job SummaryAt Cleveland Clinic, you’ll join a team at a diverse and growing organization. Receive guidance, support and training as you develop personally and professionally. Cleveland Clinic is the ideal place for you to start or enhance your career in Sterile Processing.
Non-Certified Technicians working in our award-winning Sterile Processing Department directly impact patient care and safety. You’ll provide safe, efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment. As part of your responsibilities, you will:
• Monitor and control supplies and equipment.
• Observe personal protective equipment standards in the decontamination process.
• Properly handle equipment, instrumentation and chemicals.
• Scan, sort, inspect and assemble instruments by instrument list; wrap and label as documented in procedure.
• Support department initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
The ideal candidate:
• Is determined, committed, and hardworking.
• Works well in a team and can be relied on to do their job well.
• Thinks critically, has good judgment and can work with minimal supervision.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Sterile Processing Department Technicians receive ongoing support and training from supervisors who work closely with you and are involved in the day-to-day operations. You’ll get the training and education you need to advance your career, including learning how to operate the latest, state-of-the-art processing equipment. At Cleveland Clinic, get exposure to the newest sterilization tools and concepts and improve the patient experience while working in a supportive, close-knit environment.
Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand in hand.
Most openings currently available are for second shift. Availability to train on the day shift during the 90 day new hire period is required.
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic 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 country. 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 will play a key role in how our operating rooms care for our patients as a whole team relies on you to successfully set up the operating room. Non-Certified CS/SPD Technicians receive ample support, training and education, including learning how to operate the latest, state-of-the-art processing equipment and using the newest sterilization tools and concepts.
A caregiver in this position works 3:00PM – 11:30PM. Start and end times can vary by location.
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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED.
Will obtain a sterile processing distribution certification (CRCST) by IAHCSMM/HSPA or CBSPD within 2 years following the completion of the new hire period.
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 will be 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:
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.
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