Posted:
10/23/2025, 11:33:17 PM
Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Akron, Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
As a Sterile Processing Trainee, you will train and gain hands-on exposure to and knowledge about every area in the Sterile Processing Department, helping establish a pathway to a successful career. Training length is determined by your level of experience. Your time in the program will provide unmatched opportunities to excel as a caregiver support aid at one of the most respected hospital systems in the world.
A caregiver in this role works evenings from 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements after completion of training.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Complete training in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department and portions of the Surgical Suite, such as decontamination, assembly area sterilization, house table and OR instrumentation, sterile storage, running, case cart picking, pack rooms and equipment testing.
Follow daily assignments and exhibit flexibility when asked to change assignments.
Collect and clean instruments and equipment after using patient procedures.
Inspect equipment and instrumentation for malfunction and/or missing parts and report them to Sterile Processing management.
Assemble instruments and equipment.
Use the daily Production Screen and Key Supply List and cart/tray markers.
Wrap and/or place equipment or instruments needing sterilization in sterion containers.
Sterilize equipment and instruments using all methods of sterilization and high-level disinfection and complete the appropriate documentation required for the sterilization procedure.
Assist in stocking and maintaining an adequate inventory of instruments, equipment and supplies.
Perform daily and monthly cleaning and documentation.
Provide ORs with equipment and instrumentation per their request.
Attend and achieve 100% attendance at all mandatory in-service programs, both departmental- and hospital-wide.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Have and retain the following certification(s) within 18 months of hire: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Sterile Processing experience
Surgical Technician experience
Working knowledge of Operating Room (OR) instrumentation
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:
Ability to perform duties while standing, sitting, stooping, and reaching for prolonged periods of time. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds on a continual basis; ability to push, pull, and navigate carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform basic functions of position day to day instrument counting, sorting and assembly. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Must be able to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors to utilize color-coded systems used for instrument identification. All applicants will be required to be prescreened for color blindness by our Occupational Health Department.
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.
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
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