Sterile Processing Technician II

sjgov•Stockton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the San Joaquin County and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

One year experience equivalent to a Sterile Processing Technician I in San Joaquin County service.
Successful completion of a training program as a medical instrument technician or sterile processing technician.
Possession of a current certification in sterile processing techniques issued by the National Institute for the Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel (NICHSPDP) OR the California Central Service Association (CCSA) will substitute for the required education.
Basic medical terminology
sterilization methods, supply distribution, storage and inventory control
basic filing and recordkeeping systems
sterilization, equipment and parts common to acute care hospitals
basic computer and computer software relevant to department operations
safety rules and regulations in the operations of equipment
Clean, sterilize, assemble and store medical supplies and equipment according to established standards and procedures
train others in sterile processing standards and procedures
utilize standard office procedures and equipment
operate computers and related software
read and use manufacturer’s catalogs and parts lists
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, vendors and agencies
communicate effectively with coworkers and the public.

Responsibilities

Receives and sorts surgical equipment being returned for decontamination and reprocessing; removes gross soil; manually cleans, disinfects, and/or decontaminates items; loads, unloads and monitors the operations of automatic washers and other equipment; tests equipment for proper functioning before releasing it for use.
Inspects and processes trays and other equipment from decontamination area; operates and monitors steam and gas sterilizers; checks daily biological results; assembles and wraps trays and other items for sterilization; monitors expired sterilization dates and rotates stock to minimize re-sterilization.
Cleans and disinfects all surgical case carts; cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and orthopedic traction equipment; maintains clean and sanitary work areas.
Prepares and restocks surgical case carts using physician preference cards; restocks processed storage area; prepares, double checks and stages case carts for surgery.
Fills requests for and issues medical supplies and patient care equipment; distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely manner.
Develops, organize and maintain computerized inventory system, including product research, requisitions, storage, quality assurance, billing and inventory control.
Serves as a liaison with other health care providers and support agencies to obtain, borrow or loan out highly specialized equipment; arranges for transportation and/or setup of such equipment; maintains resources list for special equipment needs.
Participates in the development of procedures, forms and work methods; assists in developing and conducting employee training programs.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required; may serve as a lead worker depending on shift assignment.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employee pays portion of premium). Dependent coverage available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Life insurance coverage based on years of service ($1,000 to $10,000). Option to purchase additional term life insurance.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Health Flexible Spending Account ($2550 annual limit with $500 carry over) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan ($5000 annual limit).
County Retirement Plan under the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code (up to $22,500 annually, or $30,000 for those age 50 or older). Roth IRA also available.
Vacation accrual: 10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee was on payroll for the entire calendar year.
3 days of paid bereavement leave for qualifying family member, 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: New employees start at the first step and are eligible for increases after 52 weeks on each step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework. Up to $1600 per fiscal year for approved four-year college/university programs.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: Up to $20 per pay period for employees paying for parking in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year (not more than 8 hours per month) for participation in children's school activities.