Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice

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 willearnwhile 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'llhave 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 take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician test.

This position includes a combination of on-site work hours and morning classes as part of the apprenticeship program. The apprentice will serve with our team atMercyHospitalwhile also attending classes at The University of Akron. The apprenticeship will begin onAugust 31, 2026, withfoundational skillsclassestaking place on September 1-4,2026at BathHealth and Wellness Center.

Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the University of Akron. Students must then report toMercy Hospitaluntil 5:30 p.m.Students will also work at Mercy Hospital on Tuesdays,Thursdaysand Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Upon successful completion of The University of Akron program or earlier, apprentices will have the opportunity to fill a second shift opening at Mercy Hospitalfrom 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The flat rate hourly pay for this position is $15.75.

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 inidentifyingand inspecting instrumentation to recognize missing or malfunctioning parts.

• Assistwith collecting and cleaning instruments and equipment after use on patient procedures.

• Assistwith wrapping or placing equipment or instrumentsneedingsterilization in containers.

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

• Become familiar with SPD inventory processes andassistinmaintainingan adequate inventory of instruments,equipmentand supplies.

• Assistwith department cleaning on a regular basis and with running equipment to ORs.

• Prepare for the Central Service Technician test.

What'sin it for you:

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

• Life-changing healthcare,retirementand paid time off

• Training on-site atMercy Hospital

• 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,gratitudeand 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