Certified CS SPD Technician

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*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5000*

The Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center provides patients with convenient access to the same world-class care provided at Cleveland Clinics regional hospitals. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in primary care outpatient surgery imaging and more. As a caregiver on our team you will experience endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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. This role supports departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.

A caregiver in this role works evenings from 12:00 p.m. -- 8:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform case pull functions.

• Properly handle 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.

• Monitor and control the distribution of supplies and equipment.

• Perform record-keeping functions (e.g. processing sterilization and quality assurance).

• Perform ordering stocking and inventory control functions.

• Participate in in-service education.

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

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED

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

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

• Ability to use the computerized instrument tracking system to perform assigned duties (e.g. obtaining instrument count sheets special handling instructions for instrumentation documenting sterilization loads and other tasks)

• 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Basic computer skills

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

• Experience in sterile processing

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how were dedicated to providing what matters most to you: 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. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health Systems Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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.

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