Posted:
8/21/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Dover, Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will 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. The CS SPD Supervisor will supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Sterile Processing or Central Sterile Supply unit. You are responsible for checking equipment to make sure it is in good repair and up to date.
A caregiver in this position works Days, from 6:30am—3:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Prepare and evaluate daily staff assignments for assigned shifts.
Ensure staff comply with department and Cleveland Clinic policies, procedures, and protocols and provide performance feedback to employees, and when applicable, corrective action.
Assess quality of services delivery to ensure department quality standards are met, turnaround time is efficient and OR needs are met.
Facilitate staff development programs including in-services on product usage and infection control.
Assist in orienting new employees and may act as preceptor.
Collect data and prepare reports concerning instrument distribution, loss, and replacement.
Administers an instrument preventative maintenance program.
Use the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count sheets.
Establish internal inventory levels and maintain levels in accordance with set standards.
Establish par level stocks and monitors for proper utilization, as applicable.
Actively seek ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain workflow, and improve customer service.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
A high school diploma or GED.
Sterile Processing Distribution certification (CRST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD.
Two years of SPT and/or related O.R experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
CS/SPD Lead Technician experience.
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:
Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching and lifting.
Some instrument trays may weigh in excess of 30 pounds.
Possible exposure to biohazardous materials, possible exposure to carcinogenic and hazardous chemicals and gases.
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.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit