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Job TitleCS/SPD Lead Technician - Sterile Processing

                        

LocationWeston

                    

FacilityCC Florida Hospital Weston

                     

DepartmentSterile Processing Florida-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code000395

                     

ShiftDays + Call

                       

Schedule6:30am-3:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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 and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

As CS/SPD Lead Technician, you will serve as a resource for the decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation. In this role, you will troubleshoot equipment or product failures, monitor team members in preparing complex case carts and overseeing the receiving and stocking of inventory. In the absence of a Supervisor, you will assume the daily activities of your assigned department, including assigning resources, corrective action and assistance with performance reviews. You may also be requested to float to the Coral Springs location, as needed. Ultimately, all these efforts help caregivers continue providing world-class patient care.

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00AM - 3:30PM, with monthly weekend on-call requirements.   

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Perform case pull functions efficiently and accurately.Support departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and adapt to flexible staffing needs.Scan, sort and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness, assemble instruments according to provided lists and wrap/label tools following documented procedures.Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI standards.Monitor and control the distribution of supplies and equipment.Perform record-keeping functions within the electronic tracking system, including processing, sterilization and quality assurance documentation.Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations.Complete preceptor courses, preform preceptor duties and assist in training technicians within their department.Coordinate the activities of their departmentProvide technical expertise for all customers, internal and external.Troubleshoot all processing equipment problems, including washers, sonics, endo processors, cart washers, sterilizers and the instrument tracking system.Seek ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain work-flow and improve customer service.Perform QA testing on instrumentation and equipment.Monitor and control supplies and equipment and resolve any related issues.Direct the activities of the SPD staff.Provide input on performance reviews and progressive disciplinary actions for assigned caregivers.Review shift reports to ensure adequate resources are available.Use department instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count-sheets.

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

High School Diploma/GED

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

Five years of experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Service or Surgical Technologist 

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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 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 System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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