Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to join the Sterile Processing Technician Apprenticeship program at Cleveland Clinic, where you can gain sought-after skills and the certification you need to achieve success in a family-sustaining career. In this program, you will earn while you learn.

Cleveland Clinic’s Sterile Processing Technician Apprenticeship will provide you with the world’s best experience in all areas of sterile processing. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from leading experts in the field. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will successfully complete the University of Akron program and pass the Certified Registered Central Service Technician test.

A caregiver in this position worksdays from 7:00AM – 3:30PM or 9:00AM – 5:30PM.

In this apprenticeship, you will:

• Become familiar with all areas of sterile processing and portions of the Surgical Suite, including decontamination and sterilization of house table and operating room instrumentation, sterile storage, running, case cart picking, packing rooms. and equipment testing.

• Become proficient in identifying and inspecting instrumentation to recognize missing or malfunctioning parts.

• Assist with collecting and cleaning instruments and equipment after use on patient procedure.

• Learn to complete the appropriate documentation required for the sterilization procedure.

• Assist with wrapping or placing equipment or instruments needing sterilization in containers.

• Identify and use all methods of sterilization available in the Sterile Processing/OR department.

• Become familiar with SPD inventory processes and assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of instruments, equipment and supplies.

• Prepare for the Central Service Technician test.

What’s in it for you:

• Paid, full-time position with the ability to advance to Certified Registered Central Service Technician afterpassing the exam

• Life-changing healthcare, retirement and paid time off

• Training on-site at Akron General Medical Center

• Support and mentoring from experienced caregivers

• Nationally recognized credentials in a high-demand career - Certified Sterile Processing Technician

What you will need:

• Positivity, reliability, professionalism, initiative, respect, gratitude and integrity

• Desire to care for patients, be a part of a team and care for the community

• High school diploma or GED

• Maintain good standing in the University of Akron Sterile Processing Certification program

Preferred qualifications for a caregiver in this role include:

• Sterile processing or surgical technician experience

• Working knowledge of Operating Room instrumentation

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/