CS/SPD Non-Certified Technician

CS/SPD Non-Certified Technician

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, 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.

Non-Certified CS/SPD Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining surgical tools and hospital equipment. It is your job to make sure that the sterilized tools are then organized into trays containing the instruments required for routine or special surgeries. You are also responsible for checking equipment to make sure it is in good repair and up to date.

A caregiver in this role works weekend days from 11:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform case pull functions.

• Demonstrate proper handling of equipment, instrumentation and chemicals while adhering to preventative maintenance schedules and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards during the decontamination process.

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

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

• Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI ST79 standards.

• Monitor and control the distribution of supplies and equipment.

• Perform record keeping functions, e.g. processing, sterilization, quality assurance, etc.

• Perform ordering, stocking and inventory control functions.

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

• Participate in in-service education.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) is required within 18 months after hire unless an extension is granted at the purview of leadership

• Ability to use the computerized instrument tracking system to perform assigned duties

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of healthcare experience or a similar background in mechanical/manufacturing assembly

• Military experience, such as Hospital Corpsmen (HM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (2A3X3), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (68A), Small Arms Repairer (91F), or similar, will be considered

• Experience in sterile processing

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced high-octane environment

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items that weigh 20-30 pounds.

• Requires the ability to push a fully loaded cart weighing up to 200+ pounds.

• Possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination.

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.

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.

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.