Posted:
8/13/2024, 11:46:33 PM
Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Akron, Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Bidding Period 08.08.2024-08.13.2024
Sterile Processing Trainee
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
As a Sterile Processing Trainee, you will train in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department and build the foundation for a successful career. This position is considered to be a training level, in which the length of your training will be determined by your level of experience.
A caregiver in this position works 2:30PM – 11:00PM.
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 use on 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.
Successful completion of Sterile Processing registration or certification within 18 months of hire. Failure to attain registration or certification within 18 months of hire will result in removal from the Sterile Processing Technician job classification.
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/
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