Temporary Sterile Processing Technician II

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Sterile Processing Technician I to support Riverside University Health System, Medical Center, in Moreno Valley.

Under general supervision, cleans, sterilizes, prepares, and issues medical instruments, equipment and supplies; performs minor maintenance and repairs on medical equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with certificate.
• One year of experience in sterile processing following hospital standards.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and handling of medical instruments.
• Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize equipment and instruments; select cleaning agents and processes.
• Assemble instruments and supplies; package, label, sterilize and aerate as required.
• Distribute supplies for surgery or carts; maintain inventory levels and issue supplies.
• Create and maintain equipment tracking and sterilization records using a computer or scanner.
• Store and maintain sterile supplies and equipment; keep areas clean and organized; test sterilizers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow directions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Sterile Processing Technician I to support Riverside University Health System, Medical Center, in Moreno Valley.

Under general supervision, cleans, sterilizes, prepares, and issues medical instruments, equipment and supplies; performs minor maintenance and repairs on medical equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

The Sterile Processing Technician II is the journey level classification in the Sterile Processing Technician series and reports to the Supervising Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Manager or equivalent level manager. Incumbents perform the full range of duties requiring greater technical knowledge with little supervision or guidance.

The Sterile Processing Technician II is distinguished from the Senior Sterile Processing Technician in that the latter is the advanced journey and lead level class in the series.

The Sterile Processing Technician II is not a natural progression underfill for the class of Senior Sterile Processing Technician. Advancement to the next level is achieved through the County's standard recruitment process.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of cleaning procedures, be comfortable with extensive walking, and be able to pull heavy carts.

Work Schedule

10:00 PM – 6:30 AM (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday)

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region. Can you see yourself here? For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org.

About TAP

The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

Please note: Temporary employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Inspect, test, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize returned reusable medical equipment and surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation, ensuring all parts have been returned and are operable, selecting appropriate cleaning agents and decontamination and sterilization processes; perform minor maintenance and repairs on medical equipment as needed.
• Identify and assemble medical and surgical instrumentation and supplies using count sheets; package in accordance with sterilization technique to be used; generate and attach labels and billing codes; sterilize, and if required, aerate.
• Assemble instruments and supplies for surgery or case/specialty cart procedures using pick lists; distribute sterilized supplies and patient care equipment, maintaining required inventory levels throughout hospital and clinics; check correctness of requisitions and accuracy of inventory and issue supplies; issue prescribed medical supplies and equipment to patients.
• Create and maintain accurate equipment tracking, inventory, sterilization, and testing records and logs using a computer, laser wand, or scanner for barcode entry; run reports.
• Store and maintain all sterile supplies and respiratory therapy equipment; stock and maintain processing areas; clean and test sterilizers; keep storage areas clean and orderly; inspect, fold and stack sterilized linen.
• Ensure that department policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.

Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Sterile Processing Technician I or above with responsibility for sterilizing, preparing and issuing medical equipment.

Knowledge of: Medical equipment, supplies and instruments used in an acute care hospital setting; aseptic and sterilization techniques.

Ability to: Follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others; keep simple records.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

What's Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Carolina Pichardo at 951-955-3138 or at [e-mail]. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

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