Full-Time
Lead Central Service/Sterile Processing Technician
Cleveland Clinic
10,001+ employees
Non-profit medical center delivering care
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Vero Beach, FL, USA
In Person
Rotating on-call weekend requirements apply.
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- A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential is required.
- Sterile Processing certification is required, such as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER).
- Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Service, or Operating Room Technician is required.
- A Certificate of Healthcare Leadership must be obtained within six months of hire.
- The caregiver must be able to work extended periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, and lifting, including handling instrument trays that may weigh more than 30 pounds.
- The caregiver may be exposed to biohazardous materials, carcinogenic and hazardous chemicals, and gases.
- The caregiver must follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment.
- Perform case pull functions efficiently and accurately.
- Scan, sort, and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness.
- Assemble, wrap, and label instruments according to provided lists.
- Ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high-level disinfection of reusable instrumentation in accordance with Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards.
- Build case carts using electronic preference cards and dispatch them to appropriate locations.
- Provide technical expertise for internal and external customers.
- Troubleshoot processing equipment problems, including washers, sonic cleaners, endoscope processors, cart washers, sterilizers, and the instrument tracking system.
- Identify ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain workflow, and improve customer service.
- Follow department standards when processing equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
- Perform quality assurance testing on instrumentation and equipment.
- Monitor and control supplies and equipment and resolve related issues.
- Demonstrate proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
- In the absence of a supervisor, lead the daily activities of the assigned Sterile Processing Department team by assigning resources.
- Provide input on performance reviews and progressive disciplinary actions for assigned caregivers.
- Use the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count sheets.
- Work evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., including rotating on-call weekend requirements.
- Five years of experience as a Sterile Processing, Central Service and/or Surgical Technologist.
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center that provides medical care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It offers in-person and virtual care, including routine check-ups, specialized treatments, surgeries, second opinions, and tools like MyChart for managing health records. It differentiates itself by combining patient care with broad research, education, and digital tools, plus a global network and provider services like DrConnect and eRadiology. Its goal is to improve health outcomes by delivering high-quality care while expanding access and advancing medical knowledge worldwide.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$74.7M
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Founded
1921
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2, 2026 brought two new Cleveland Innovation District research buildings online.
- July 30, 2026's $322 million Avon expansion adds beds, ICU capacity, and oncology.
- August 2026 AI, robotic mastectomy, and drone delivery launches showcase execution discipline.
What critics are saying
- CFO Geoff Laraway warned in December 2025 that reimbursement pressure continues.
- The Alim lawsuit, filed June 2026, attacks Cleveland Clinic's gunshot-victim detention policy.
- If state payments stall, expansion debt and labor costs squeeze mission-critical margins by 2029.
What makes Cleveland Clinic unique
- Cleveland Clinic combines 23 hospitals, 300 outpatient sites, and 83,000 staff worldwide.
- Its academic engine spans 6,600 physicians and researchers across 140 specialties.
- The 2026 quantum- and AI-heavy research portfolio deepens referral and discovery advantages.
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