Lead CS/SPD Technician

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Job Title

Lead CS/SPD Technician

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

OR Surgical Processing-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C15001

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*  

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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. 

In the absence of a supervisor, the Lead Technician will lead the daily activities of the assigned SPD team or department, including assigning resources, corrective action, and assistance with performance reviews. You will develop skills, such as leadership, teamwork, innovation, and empathy, and make a difference in patients’ lives every day while advancing your career.   

A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. with rotational weekend and holiday requirements. This position is located in building MMSPD at Main Campus.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform case pull functions efficiently and accurately. 

• Scan, sort and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness.  

• Assemble, wrap and label instruments according to provided lists following documented procedures. 

• Perform QA testing on instrumentation and equipment. 

• Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations. 

• Provide technical expertise for all customers, internal and external. 

• Troubleshoot all processing equipment problems, including washers, sonics, endo processors, cart washers, sterilizers and the instrument tracking system. 

• Seek ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain workflow and improve customer service. 

• Follow department standards when processing and handling equipment, instrumentation and chemicals. 

• Monitor and control supplies and equipment and resolve any related issues. 

• Perform record-keeping functions within the electronic tracking system, including processing, sterilization and quality assurance documentation. 

• Observe personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process. 

• Use the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count-sheets. 

• Direct the activities of the SPD staff. 

• Provide input on performance reviews and progressive disciplinary actions for assigned caregivers. 

• Review shift reports to ensure adequate resources are available. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Sterile Processing Certification ( e.g. CRCST/CSPDT or CFER/CER)  

• Two years of as a sterile processing, central service and/or surgical technologist 

• Certificate of Healthcare Leadership must be attained within six months of hire 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

• Five years of experience as a sterile processing, central service and/or surgical technologist 

• Basic computer skills 

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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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