Instrument Specialist – Sterile Processing
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Cleveland, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 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
- Familiarity with sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, washers, and other decontamination equipment
- Experience in tracking and managing surgical instrument inventory using digital systems (e.g., RFID, barcode scanning)
- Understanding of standards and guidelines from organizations like AAMI, AORN, and The Joint Commission
Responsibilities
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
- 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 in Lawson or similar software applications
- Experience with ordering, receiving, distributing and warehousing of all essential surgical, inpatient care equipment and supplies
- Membership in a Central Service Organization