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Cleveland Clinic Sterile Processing Trainee in Akron, Ohio
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Surgical Processing and Support Services and/or the Supervisor, Surgical Processing, the Sterile Processing Technician Trainee trains in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department. This position is considered to be a training level, in which the length of training is determined by the level of experience.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
Satisfactorily completes training in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department and portions of the Surgical Suite, i.e., decontamination, assembly area-sterilizing, house table and OR instrumentation, sterile storage, running, case cart picking, packrooms, and equipment testing.
Follows daily assignment as outlined on the shift assignment sheet and exhibits flexibility when asked to change assignments as needed.
Collects and cleans instruments and equipment after use on patient procedures.
Inspects equipment and instrumentation for malfunction and/or missing parts and reports same to Sterile Processing management.
Assembles instruments and equipment according to departmental standards/guidelines and uses the daily Production Screen and Key Supply List, Cart/Tray Markers as directed.
Wraps and/or places in sterion containers, equipment or instruments needing sterilization.
Sterilizes equipment/instruments, using all methods of sterilization and high level disinfection available in the Sterile Processing/OR department, and completes the appropriate documentation required for the sterilization procedure.
Functions in Central Distribution on night shift.
Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Performs daily cleaning and stocking of work areas.
Performs monthly departmental cleaning/documentation as directed.
Provides individual operating rooms with equipment/instrumentation per their request/s.
Performs the above functions according to Sterile Processing and Operating Room policy and procedure.
Checks for outdated supplies when indicated.
Performs errands and acts as messenger when needed.
Has the ability to work rapidly and accurately to meet supply and demand needs, and at the same time achieving quality results.
Complies with the medical center's attendance standards.
Attends and Achieves 100% attendance at all mandatory in-service programs, both departmental and hospital wide.
Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, display of the ID badge and safety.
Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High school graduate or the equivalent.
Certifications:
- Successful completion of Sterile Processing registration or certification within eighteen months of hire . Failure to attain registration within the 18 month time period will result in the employee being removed from the Sterile Processing Technician job classification.
Complexity of Work:
Communicates effectively and can read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
Possesses the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Courteous and customer-oriented exhibiting Service Plus standards at all times.
Able to work cooperatively with co-workers and OR personnel.
Work Experience:
Sterile Processing experience is preferred.
Surgical Technician experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of Operating Room instrumentation is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform duties while standing, sitting, stooping, and reaching for prolonged periods of time. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds on a continual basis; ability to push, pull, and navigate carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform basic functions of position day to day instrument counting, sorting and assembly. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Must be able to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors to utilize color-coded systems used for instrument identification. All applicants will be required to be prescreened for color blindness by our Occupational Health Department.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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