Certified Sterile Processing Technician

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Job TitleCertified Sterile Processing Technician LocationCleveland FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus DepartmentSterile Processing-Operations Job CodeC13008 ShiftDays Schedule7:00am-3:30pm Job SummaryJob DetailsJoin the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside 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 CS/SPD Certified 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. You will be responsible for safe efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments, distribution equipment and case cart management. You will play an important role in supporting departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs. The ideal future caregiver is someone who: •Is detail-oriented and organized. •Demonstrates a strong work ethic, critical thinking skills and decisive judgement. •Excels working both independently and as part of a team. •Effectively works in a stressful environment. •Has a Sterile Processing Distribution certification (CRCST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD. In this role, you will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. You'll remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. Responsibilities: Performs case pull functions.Determines appropriate case carts to be built for specialty procedures.Builds case carts ensuring adherence to procedures.Dispatches case carts to ensure they are available to surgical/clinical procedures.Performs record keeping functions, e.g. processing, sterilization, quality assurance, etc.Performs ordering, stocking and inventory control functions.Maintains adequate levels, inventories, and orders supplies; stock supplies.Participates in in-service education.Other duties as assigned.Education: HS diploma or equivalent GED required.Certifications: Sterile Processing Distribution certification(CRCST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD required.Complexity of Work:Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment.Work Experience: Prefer one year experience in central service/sterile processing areas and successful completion of recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing. 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. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities