Sterile Processing Supervisor - Exempt (Departmental Promotional Only)

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Sterile Processing Supervisor - Exempt (Departmental Promotional Only)

Salary

$8,772.40 - $10,966.80 Monthly

Location

San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

F080A

Department

San Mateo Medical Center

Opening Date

12/31/2024

Closing Date

1/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

01A

Description

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Description

The San Mateo Medical Center is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Sterile Processing Supervisor - Exempt . The current vacancy is a regular, full-time vacancy.

Under the direction of the Operating Room Manager, the Sterile Processing Supply Supervisor will supervise staff and activities involved in the overall operation of the sterile processing department.

The i deal candidate will possess the following:

5 years of experience in a Sterile Processing department of a large acute care hospital or acute care nursing setting.

At least one year of experience in leading and supervising staff.

Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Knowledge of Infection control principles.

Possession of a valid Central Service (Sterile Processing) Technician certificate issued by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) or the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or acquisition.

Examples Of Duties

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

Assign duties and supervise the work of staff.

Assist Operating Room Manager with budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within an approved budget.

Plan, organize and direct the operation of distribution and receiving, material control and inventory record keeping, and hospital sterile supply services.

Establish methods and standards for preparing and handling sterile items, using aseptic techniques, and train staff in these methods.

Oversee use of sterilizing equipment; decontamination; setting up of treatment trays; preparation, processing and packaging of instruments.

Analyze stock activity records and recommend changes in service levels and catalog descriptions, and disposal of obsolete and slow-moving items in the Sterile Core.

Supervise the taking of periodic physical inventories, assist in investigating and reconciling discrepancies, and confer with management concerning requests received for items not stocked and recommend substitutes and/or take appropriate action to supply requirements in the Sterile Core.

Develop and maintain workload statistics and recommend appropriate work standards in the Sterile Core.

Organize and maintain manual and computerized receiving and inventory control records of supplies and equipment.

Arrange for regular check up of electrical equipment and for repair of instruments.

Prepare reports and maintain records of department activities.

Assist in selection of staff.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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:

Four years of experience in the central supply department of a large acute care hospital or in acute care nursing.Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Central Service Technician certificate issued by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) or the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or acquisition within one year of appointment.

Knowledge of:

Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, review and evaluation and employee training and corrective action.

Methods, practices and equipment used in the receipt, storage, handling, issuing and preservation of Instruments and equipment.

Processing, decontamination and sterilization techniques and infection control practices.

Applicable laws, safety regulations and precautions related community health care facilities.

Inventory control techniques and procedures.

Nursing principles, methods and procedures.

Medical terminology.

Clinical systems, supplies and equipment and their uses.

Skill/Ability to:

Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others.

Train others in work procedures; organize and prioritize work and meet operational department supply needs and deadlines.

Use sterilizing and decontamination equipment; set up treatment trays, process and package instruments.

Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Maintain inventory and billing records.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other hospital and clinic departments.

Application/Examination

Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply " button . If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 11:59PM PST

Application Screening: January 15, 2025

Combined Civil Service and Departmental Interviews: January 29, 2025

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.

HR Contact - Debbie Kong 12312024 (F80 Central Services/Supply Supervisor)

Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will provide additional information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Based on the application screening evaluation, an eligible list will be established. The top level candidates will be the first group offered an opportunity to interview with the hiring department. This is a competitive process so please answer the questions completely, paying attention to all parts of the multi-part questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language will be considered. Neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will also be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions.

I have read and understand these instructions.

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This recruitment is Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply. Are you currently a San Mateo County Health employee in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date with at least 1040 hours of continuous service? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

Yes

No

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Describe a time when you had to address a performance issue with a staff member. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

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How do you ensure that staff are properly trained on aseptic techniques and the use of sterilizing equipment? Be Specific.

Required Question

Agency

County of San Mateo

Address

County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone

(650) 363-4343

Website

https://jobs.smcgov.org

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