req#: 236825
Location: Canton, OH
Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hosp,
Professional Area: Nursing Patient Support
Department: 1757 Central Sterile Processing-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
Job Code: C1111E
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evenings
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will 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 providing 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 detail-oriented, organized and willing to learn. • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and has a positive attitude. • Excels working both independently and as part of a team. • Effectively works in a stressful environment. • Has excellent critical thinking skills and decisive judgement. This opportunity allows you to be valued as a team member and supported as you achieve your goals. You’ll work alongside highly trained caregivers, gain hands-on experience and skills and build a rewarding career. 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:
- Supports department initiatives to meet productivity standard and flexible staffing needs.
- Demonstrates understanding on proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, chemicals, performs preventative maintenance, observes personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process.
- Scans, sorts, inspects and assembles instruments by instrument list, wraps and labels as documented in procedure.
- Monitors and controls the issue of supplies and equipment.
- Performs record keeping.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- HS diploma or equivalent GED required.
Certifications:
- If hired after 1/1/2018 Sterile Processing Distribution certification(CRST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD required within 2 years following completing new hire period.
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:
- One year health care experience or similar background in mechanical/manufacturing assembly preferred.
- Military experience such as a Hospital Corpsmen (HM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (2A3X3), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (68A), Small Arms Repairer (91F) or similar will be considered.
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.
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