Lead SPD Tech, Day Shift

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instrumentation - Using manual or mechanical means, cleans a variety of equipment and instruments at the appropriate level for patient care.  Stores or assembles instruments into trays and case carts for distribution.

• Sterile Processing - Uses defined processes to disinfect and/or sterilize equipment and instruments according to the type of equipment and the manufacturer's instructions for use. May inspect, assemble and/or test equipment prior to storage or transportation.

• Equipment Management - Accurately maintains documentation and ensures equipment is appropriately processed to ensure timely availability. Records and reports malfunctioning equipment and damaged instrumentation, scopes and endoscopes, and other supplies.    

• Operational Leadership - Assist and lead the direction of the shift to ensure efficiency of daily workflow. Ensures adequate levels of inventory are maintained and available for use. Regularly functions as a preceptor and a resource for other Technicians.    

• Staff Leadership - Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Leads projects, process improvements and quality assurance efforts, developing corrective action plans and ensuring compliance and readiness plans are current. Creates daily assignments for SPD staff. Responsible for timekeeping.

Performs high level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of equipment and instruments for clinical and surgical procedures according to designated processing team.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

• Certification as either Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST), OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) is required

• Additional certification that includes one or more of Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS), Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), OR Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) is preferred

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At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability