Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice

                    

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Job Title

Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice

                        

Location

Akron

                    

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

                     

Department

Sterile Processing Dept-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

C99870

                     

Shift

Evenings

                       

Schedule

2:30pm-11:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to join the Sterile Processing Technician Apprenticeship program at Cleveland Clinic, where you can gain sought-after skills and the certification you need to achieve success in a family-sustaining career. In this program, you will earn while you learn. 

Cleveland Clinic’s Sterile Processing Technician Apprenticeship will provide you with the world’s best experience in all areas of sterile processing. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from leading experts in the field. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will successfully complete The University of Akron program and take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician test.  

This position includes a combination of on-site work hours and morning classes as part of the apprenticeship program. The apprentice will serve with our team at Akron General Medical Center while also attending classes at The University of Akron. The apprenticeship will begin on August 31st, 2026.

Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the University of Akron. Students must then report to Akron General Medical Center until 5:30 p.m. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, you will work at Akron General Medical Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Upon successful completion of The University of Akron program or earlier, apprentices will have the opportunity to fill a second shift opening at Akron General Medical Center.  

The flat rate hourly pay for this position is $15.75. 

In this apprenticeship, you will: 

• Become familiar with all areas of sterile processing and portions of the Surgical Suite, including decontamination and sterilization of house table and operating room instrumentation, sterile storage, running, case cart picking, packing rooms. and equipment testing. 

• Become proficient in identifying and inspecting instrumentation to recognize missing or malfunctioning parts. 

• Assist with collecting and cleaning instruments and equipment after use on patient procedures. 

• Assist with wrapping or placing equipment or instruments needing sterilization in containers. 

• Identify and use all methods of sterilization available in the Sterile Processing/OR department. 

• Become familiar with SPD inventory processes and assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of instruments, equipment and supplies. 

• Assist with department cleaning on a regular basis and with running equipment to ORs. 

• Prepare for the Central Service Technician test. 

What’s in it for you: 

• Paid, full-time position with the ability to advance to Certified Registered Central Service Technician after passing the exam 

• Life-changing healthcare, retirement and paid time off 

• Training on-site at Akron General Medical Center 

• Support and mentoring from experienced caregivers 

• Nationally recognized credentials in a high-demand career - Certified Sterile Processing Technician 

What you will need: 

• Positivity, reliability, professionalism, initiative, respect, gratitude and integrity 

• Desire to care for patients, be a part of a team and care for the community 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Maintain good standing in the University of Akron Sterile Processing Certification program 

Preferred qualifications for a caregiver in this role include: 

• Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician experience 

• Working knowledge of Operating Room instrumentation 

Physical Requirements:

• Abil