Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Posted:
8/28/2024, 6:41:28 AM

Location(s):
Canton, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technician

                        

Location

Canton

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                     

Department

Central Sterile Processing-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job Code

C1111E

                     

Shift

Evenings

                       

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. 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.   
 

As a Non-Certified CS/SPD Technician, you will provide safe and efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment as well as provide case cart management. Your primary duties include, but are not limited to:  

  • Handling equipment, instruments, and chemicals.  

  • Monitoring and controlling supplies and equipment.  

  • Record keeping.  

  • Scanning, sorting, inspecting, and assembling instruments. 


The ideal future caregiver is someone who:  

  • Is determined, committed, hardworking, and reliable.  

  • Thrives in a team environment.  

  • Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and judgment.  

  • Excels in a fast-paced environment.  


By taking this position, you will receive the support, training, and education you need to advance your career, including learning how to operate the latest, state-of-the-art processing equipment and use the newest sterilization tools and concepts. 
 

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:

  • Supports department initiatives to meet productivity standard and flexible staffing needs.
  • Demonstrates understanding on proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, chemicals, performs preventative maintenance, observes personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process.
  • Scans, sorts, inspects and assembles instruments by instrument list, wraps and labels as documented in procedure.
  • Monitors and controls the issue of supplies and equipment.
  • Performs record keeping.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • HS diploma or equivalent GED required.

Certifications:

  • If hired after 1/1/2018 Sterile Processing Distribution certification(CRST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD  required within 2 years following completing  new hire period.

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:

  • One  year health care experience or similar background in mechanical/manufacturing assembly preferred.
  • Military experience such as a Hospital Corpsmen (HM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (2A3X3), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (68A), Small Arms Repairer (91F) or similar will be considered.

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.

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