Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

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Job Title

Howley ASPIRE Pathways - Sterile Processing

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Job Code

C1111E

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pmProvides safe and efficient practices for decontamination, instrument inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment. Responsible for case cart management and ensuring compliance with departmental standards.

The Howley ASPIRE Pathways Program is an enrichment program sponsored by Cleveland Clinic and The Howley Foundation. This enrichment program is designed for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in Sterile Processing (non-certified).

The Howley ASPIRE Pathways Program focuses on providing participants with career information and critical skill sets to support their matriculation through higher education, post-secondary school, and beyond.

This position is for existing students in the Howley ASPIRE Pathways program and will connect students to full-time Sterile Processing opportunities as part of their continuing education.

Responsibilities:

• Performs case pull functions efficiently and accurately.
• Supports departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and adapt to flexible staffing needs.
• Demonstrates proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals while adhering to preventative maintenance schedules and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards during the decontamination process.
• Scans, sorts, and inspects instruments for functionality and cleanliness, assembles instruments according to provided lists, wraps, and labels them following documented procedures.
• Ensures proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with AAMI ST79 standards.
• Monitors and controls the distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Performs record-keeping functions within the electronic tracking system, including processing, sterilization, and quality assurance documentation.
• Participates in in-service education to stay updated on best practices and industry standards.
• Builds case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatches them to appropriate locations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent GED required.

Languages:

• N/A

Certifications:

• If hired after August 1, 2016, Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) is required within 18 months after hire unless an extension is granted at the purview of leadership.

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 fast-paced environment.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing.
• Must have the ability to present themselves in a professional manner.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.

Work Experience:

• One year of healthcare experience or a similar background in mechanical/manufacturing assembly is preferred.
• Ability to use the computerized instrument tracking system to perform assigned duties, including 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.

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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