• Certified CS/SPD Technician

    Cleveland Clinic (Weston, FL)


    *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*

     

    Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, 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.

     

    Certified CS/SPD Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining surgical tools and hospital equipment. It is your job to make sure that the sterilized tools are then organized into trays containing the instruments required for routine or special surgeries. You are also responsible for checking equipment to make sure it is in good repair and up to date. Your overall goal will be to ensure a sterile environment for patients in care. Come join a team that feels like family and enhance your skills at an elite healthcare organization.

     

    A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM - 3:30PM.

    A caregiver who excels in this role will:

    + Perform case pull functions.

    + Demonstrate proper handling of equipment, instrumentation and chemicals while adhering to preventative maintenance schedules and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards during the decontamination process.

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

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

    + Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI ST79 standards.

    + Monitor and control the distribution of supplies and equipment.

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

    + Participate in in-service education to stay updated on best practices and industry standards.

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

    + Perform preceptor duties and assist in educating non-certified technicians.

    Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER or CER)

    + Two - five years of experience in central service/sterile processing areas

    + Military experience such as Hospital Corpsmen (HM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (2A3X3), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (68A), Small Arms Repairer (91F) or similar will be considered

    + Ability to use the computerized instrument tracking system to perform assigned duties, including obtaining instrument count sheets, special handling instructions for instrumentation, documenting sterilization loads and other tasks

    Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

    + Successful completion of a recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing

    + Basic computer skills

    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