Lead CS/SPD Technician

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

Joinour team at Cleveland Clinic Indian RiverHospital andexperience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providingoptimalfamily-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

In the absence of a supervisor, the LeadSterile Processing (CS/SPD)Technician willleadthe daily activities of the assigned SPD team or department, including assigning resources, correctiveactionandassistancewith performance reviews. You will develop skills, such as leadership, teamwork,innovationand 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. including rotating on-call weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform case pull functions efficiently and accurately.

• Scan, sortand inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness

• Assemble, wrapand label instruments according to provided lists.

• Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assemblyand high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance withAAMI standards.

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

• Provide technical expertisefor all customers, internal and external.

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

• Seek ways to eliminateerrors, reduce turnaround time, maintainworkflowand improve customer service.

• Follow department standards when processing equipment,instrumentationand chemicals.

• Perform QA testing on instrumentation and equipment.

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

• Demonstrate an understanding of the proper handling ofequipment, instrumentationand chemicals.

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

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

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• HighSchoolDiploma or GED

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

• Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Service or Operating Room Technician

• Certificate of Healthcare Leadership within six months of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Five years of experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Serviceand/or Surgical Technologist

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching and lifting. Some instrument trays may weigh in excess of 30 lbs.

• Possible exposure to bio hazardous materials, possible exposure to carcinogenic and hazardous chemicals and gases.

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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