Lead Sterile Processing Technician (CS SPD)
Cleveland Clinic
***This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500***
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 Sterile Processing Technician (CS SPD) 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 all duties of a Certified CS/SPD Technician such as obtaining instrument count sheets, special handling instructions for instrumentation, documenting sterilization loads, and other tasks.
+ 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
+ Sterile Processing Distribution 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
+ Ability to use the computerized instrument tracking system (e.g. obtain instrument count sheets, special handling instructions and document sterilization loads)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ Five years of experience as a sterile processing, central service and/or surgical technologist
+ Basic computer skills
+ Background in manufacturing, warehouse, or machinery
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**Physical Requirements:**
+ Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items that weigh 20-30 pounds.
+ Requires the ability to push a fully loaded cart weighing up to 200+ pounds.
+ Possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination.
+ Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
+ Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
**Pay Range**
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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