Instrument Specialist – Sterile Processing

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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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Instrument Specialist, you will coordinate the distribution of surgical equipment, instrumentation repairs and ordering, and vendor loaner set management. By focusing on safety, efficiency, collaboration and quality, you play an indispensable role in delivering unparalleled surgical care, ensuring every experience aligns with the Patient-First mission. Additionally, you will have numerous advancement opportunities within Sterile Processing and Operations and Supply Chain Departments. You will have autonomy to self-manage your workflow and leverage your expertise, all while fostering a collaborative environment where you can optimize instrument readiness, minimize delays and enhance overall surgical efficiency. 

A caregiver in this position works days Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Present recommendations to manager for approval and make arrangements with appropriate vendors for repairs. 
• Maintain all documentation of instrument types, serial numbers and vendor repairs. 
• Assess and allocate all activities around vendor loaner trays or sets. 
• Oversee and maintain transactions related to receiving/checking in and gathering/preparation for pickup of vendor loaners trays/sets. 
• Lead changes and manage instrumentation tray changes through labeling and rebuilding of surgical trays. 
• Receive, process, and place instrument and equipment orders on behalf of OR Nurse Managers, SPD Leadership and other clinical stakeholders to facilitate timely and accurate ordering of instrumentation. 
• Oversee the distribution, collection and preventive maintenance of crash “code” carts and impatient care equipment for reprocessing. 
• Monitor tray assembly process and instrument stock levels in pack room/assembly areas and make recommendations for purchase when levels are low. 
• Provide input into operational and capital budget preparation and coordinate capital equipment repairs and service contracts with leadership.
• Make recommendations for equipment purchases and pay and reconcile invoices. 
• Receive, process and fulfill instrumentation requests from instrument depot.  
• Allocate instruments for repair, receive repaired instruments and distribute them to appropriate areas.  
• Attend and/or assist with departmental staff, management and committee meetings. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CSCST), Certified Operating Room Technician (CORT), Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Certification Sterile Processing and Distribution Licensure in Sterile Processing 
• Proficiency with computer software applications (Excel, Word) and related sterile processing information systems 
• Knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards specific to sterile processing 
• Two years of experience in Sterile Processing, Operating Room, Inpatient and/or Outpatient Hospital Equipment or Surgical Technology 
• Ability to assemble instrument trays accurately and inspect instruments for functionality and cleanliness 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate’s Degree 
• Proficient in ERP Systems (ex. Oracle) or similar software applications
• Experience with ordering, receiving, distributing and warehousing of all essential surgical, inpatient care equipment and supplies 

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform the basic functions of the job
• Working under pressure and within time frames and must be detailed oriented
• Working while standing, sitting, stooping and reaching for long periods of times
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a continual basis
• Pushing, pulling and navigating carts weighing up to 200 pounds

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Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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