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Lead CS/SPD Technician

Cleveland Clinic
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2025

About the role

                    

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.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Lead CS/SPD Technician

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Sterile Processing-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

C15001

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500*  


Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 


In the absence of a supervisor, the Lead Technician will lead the daily activities of the assigned SPD team or department, including assigning resources, corrective action, and assistance with performance reviews. You will develop skills, such as leadership, teamwork, innovation, and empathy, and make a difference in patients’ lives every day while advancing your career.   


A caregiver in this position works 7:00am – 3:30pm.   


A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Perform all duties of a Certified CS/SPD Technician.  

  • Provide 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 workflow and improve customer service. 

  • Follow department standards when processing equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals. 

  • Monitor and control supplies and equipment, resolves any related issues. 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals. 

  • Observe personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process. 

  • Use the department's 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 or GED 

  • Sterile Processing Distribution certification (CRCST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD  

  • One year of experience as a sterile processing, central service and/or operating room technician 


Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

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