PRN Sterile Processing Trainee

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.   

As a Sterile Processing Trainee, you will train and gain hands-on exposure to and knowledge about every area in the Sterile Processing Department, helping establish a pathway to a successful career. Training length is determined by your level of experience. Your time in the program will provide unmatched opportunities to excel as a caregiver support aid at one of the most respected hospital systems in the world. 

A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Complete training in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department and portions of the Surgical Suite, such as decontamination, assembly area sterilization, house table and OR instrumentation, sterile storage, running, case cart picking, pack rooms and equipment testing.  
• Follow daily assignments and exhibit flexibility when asked to change assignments.  
• Collect and clean instruments and equipment after using patient procedures.  
• Inspect equipment and instrumentation for malfunction and/or missing parts and report them to Sterile Processing management.  
• Assemble instruments and equipment. 
• Use the daily Production Screen and Key Supply List and cart/tray markers.  
• Wrap and/or place equipment or instruments needing sterilization in sterion containers.  
• Sterilize equipment and instruments using all methods of sterilization and high-level disinfection and complete the appropriate documentation required for the sterilization procedure.  
• Assist in stocking and maintaining an adequate inventory of instruments, equipment and supplies.  
• Perform daily and monthly cleaning and documentation.  
• Provide ORs with equipment and instrumentation per their request.  
• Attend and achieve 100% attendance at all mandatory in-service programs, both departmental- and hospital-wide.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED  
• Have and retain the following certification(s) within 18 months of hire: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Sterile Processing experience 
• Surgical Technician experience 
• Working knowledge of Operating Room (OR) instrumentation 
• Customer service experience
• Hospital experience

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

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.00

Maximum hourly: $18.44

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).