Sterile Processing Technician I

San Bernardino County Fire Department; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Department is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to perform various sterile processing procedures, including decontaminating, sterilizing, and issuing medical supplies and equipment.

Applicants must have certification or relevant experience, with physical fitness and flexibility to work various shifts, including holidays and weekends. The work environment includes exposure to chemicals and infectious materials.

Qualifications

• Ability to decontaminate and sterilize medical supplies.
• Experience as a Sterile Processing Technician is preferred.
• Good vision and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile processing procedures including sterilizing and inspecting instruments.
• Pack and issue medical equipment and supplies.
• Meet physical and environmental conditions outlined.

Skills

Fine hand manipulation

Color discrimination

Physical agility

Education

Provisional Certification from HSPA

Completion of Sterile Processing Technician course

Job description

The Job

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for a Sterile Processing Technician I who performs a variety of sterile processing procedures ranging from decontaminating, sterilizing, inspecting, testing, packing, and issuing medical supplies, equipment and instruments.

Conditions of employment

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation which includes drug testing, fingerprinting, and verification of employment history.

Availability: Incumbents may be required to work various shifts, holidays, night shift, weekend, on-call and call-back.

Physical: Physical agility requirements include good vision and color discrimination; fine hand manipulation and finger dexterity in both hands; working and/or reaching above and below shoulder level; using either foot to operate foot controls; ability to move up to fifty (50) lbs. manually or with assistance.

Environment: Work environment involves exposure to electricity, chemicals, infectious materials, heat, and odors.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must qualify under one of the following options:

1. OPTION 1: Six (6) months experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in an acute care hospital. Experience must have been obtained within the past two (2) years.
2. OPTION 2: Provisional Certification through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) in any one of the following: NBSTA; CRCST; AST; CBSPD. Only accepted in conjunction with the completion of a Sterile Processing Technician course from an accredited agency.

*NOTE: Provisional Certification means you have successfully passed the certification examination and are now in process of obtaining the required 400 hours of hands-on experience required for full certification.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Include detailed descriptions of qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently for additional information. Update your GovernmentJobs account and firewall settings to receive communications from the specified domain.

To ensure timely submission, please complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. You will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email after submission. Save or print these for your records.

Technical assistance: review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the Toll-Free Applicant Support line.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and ADA compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

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