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Job Title

Certified CS/SPD Technician

Location

Canton

Facility

Mercy Hospital

Department

Central Sterile Processing-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code

C13008

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. 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.

As a Certified CS/SPD Technician, you will play a key role in how our operating rooms care for our patients asthewhole team relies on you to successfully set up the operating room.Certified CS/SPD Technicians receive ample support,trainingand education, including learning how tooperatethe latest,state-of-the-artprocessing equipment and using the newest sterilization tools and concepts.By taking on this role, you will have a major impact on patient care by helping to ensure the safety and health of the patient.

A caregiver in this position worksevenings from3:00PM – 11:30PM, withweekendand holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Be responsible forthe safe, efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly,wrappingand sterilization of all reprocessed instruments, equipmentdistributionand case cartmanagement.

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,sortand inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness.

Assemble,wrapand label instruments.

Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination,assemblyand high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentationin accordance withAAMI ST79 standards.

Monitor and control the distribution of supplies and equipment.

Perform recordkeeping functions, such as processing,sterilizationandqualityassurance.

Participatein in-service education.

Build case carts using electronic preference cards anddispatchthem to appropriate locations.

Perform preceptor duties andassistin educating non-certified technicians.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

High School Diploma or GED

Two to five years of experience in central service/sterile processing areas

Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER)

Completion of a recognized training program with certification in central service/sterile processing

Proficient in using computerized instrument tracking systems

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Basic computer skills

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 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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