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Sterile Processing Technicians - Extra Help

The County of San Mateo is seeking two experienced Sterile Processing Technicians - Extra Help to join the team in the San Mateo Medical Center. Under general supervision, the Certified Sterile Processing Technician performs a full range of duties related to the sterile processing function for an acute care facility, inpatient, or outpatient clinic facility. The current vacancies are Extra-HelpPart-Time positions.

The ideal candidate will have: At least 2 years of experience working as a Sterile Processing Technician in a hospital setting. Experience in decontaminating, reprocessing, documenting, and delivering endoscopes is highly desired.

The work location will be at the San Mateo Medical Center, 222 W 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403. NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and assemble surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing (such as sterilization).
• Assemble trays and other items used in the operating room and other areas of the hospital (such as out-patient clinics and dental clinics).
• Wrap, label, inspect and rotate equipment, supplies and materials; sort and inspect for repairs
• Monitor, read, document and interpret all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function for sterilization.
• Clean and decontaminate reusable equipment and instruments, manually and mechanically.
• Serve as the resource for information for employees and customers.
• Stock shelves and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Dispense and distribute equipment, supplies and materials to patient care units, clinics and services
• Utilize computer system for generating data and requisitioning goods.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles, techniques and procedures related to central processing and distribution.
• Infection control.
• Microbiology, aseptic and sterilization techniques.
• Different sterilization methods, parameters and properties.
• Use and maintenance of equipment that is used for the reprocessing supplies, e.g. washer sterilizer, steam and gas sterilizers, aerators hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, cart washer, washer/disinfectors, and ultrasonic washers.
• Safe lifting techniques.
• Medical terminology, surgical instrumentation, supplies and equipment.
• Basic inventory control concepts and methods and procedures of ordering and stocking supplies.

Skill/Ability to:

• Correctly identify, disassemble, reassemble, and inspect routine and specialty surgical instrument trays.
• Select all medical/surgical supplies needed for surgical cases.
• Dispose of waste and soiled linen generated from soiled case cart system.
• Fill and distribute rush, stat, and walk-in requests for sterile supplies.
• Sort, inspect, assemble, package, and label items for sterilization.
• Act as resource person to nursing and medical staff.
• Inventory supplies.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform a variety of tasks and activities.
• Lift and transport heavy items such as supplies and equipment.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is one year of experience operating sterilizing equipment and cleaning surgical instruments and equipment in an acute care hospital setting.

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Central Services Technician/Sterile Processing Technician certificate from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Application/Examination

If you are interested in being considered for this extra help positions, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format.

• Resum
• Cover Letter
• Copy of a Central Services Technician/Sterile Processing Technician certificate from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Please include the words "Sterile Processing Technician - SMMC" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to Vicky Magana, Clinical Services Manager I - Nursing at vdunn@. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via email. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (resume and cover letter with complete responses to supplemental questions) will not be considered.

About the County: San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.