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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 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 role works nights from 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. with weekend requirements.

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.

+ Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI standards.

+ 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 equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.

+ Monitor and control supplies and equipment and resolve 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 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

+ Background in manufacturing, warehouse, or machinery

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

Minimum hourly: $21.50

Maximum hourly: $30.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities