Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Posted:
5/28/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

                        

Location

Mayfield Hts

                    

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

                     

Department

Sterile Processing-Hillcrest Hospital

                      

Job Code

C13008

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 



As a Certified Sterile Processing 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 ongoing support and training from supervisors who work closely with you and are involved in the day-to-day operations. You’ll receive the 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:

  • Performs case pull functions.
  • Determines appropriate case carts to be built for specialty procedures.
  • Builds case carts ensuring adherence to procedures.
  • Dispatches case carts to ensure they are available to surgical/clinical procedures.
  • Performs record keeping functions, e.g. processing, sterilization, quality assurance, etc.
  • Performs ordering, stocking and inventory control functions.
  • Maintains adequate levels, inventories, and orders supplies; stock supplies.
  • Participates in in-service education.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • HS diploma or equivalent GED required.

Certifications:

  • Sterile Processing Distribution certification(CRCST)  by IAHCSMM or CBSPD required.

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:

  • Prefer one year experience in central service/sterile processing areas and successful completion of recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing. 

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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