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*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500*

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

In the absence of a supervisor, the Lead CS/SPD 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 nights from 11:00PM - 7:30AM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Perform case pull functions efficiently and accurately.

+ Scan, sort and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness.

+ Assemble, wrap and label instruments according to provided lists following documented procedures.

+ Perform QA testing on instrumentation and equipment.

+ Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations.

+ 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 and handling equipment, instrumentation and chemicals.

+ Monitor and control supplies and equipment and resolve any related issues.

+ Perform record-keeping functions within the electronic tracking system, including processing, sterilization and quality assurance documentation.

+ 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.

+ Direct the activities of the SPD staff.

+ Provide input on performance reviews and progressive disciplinary actions for assigned caregivers.

+ Review shift reports to ensure adequate resources are available.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Sterile Processing 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

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

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:

+ 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