The most competitive candidates will possess a sterile processing certificate or be in the process of obtaining the certification. In addition, candidates must have knowledge of basic sterile processing functions in a hospital setting. Work Schedule:
5/40 Night Shift with rotating weekends
Hours: 11:00 pm to 7:30 am
Meet the team!
www.ruhealth.org• 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 the 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. Sterile Processing Technician I:
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.  
Knowledge of: The more common medical equipment and instruments used in a hospital setting. Ability to: Learn aseptic and sterile techniques; learn the terminology of parts and supplies associated with area of assignment; follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others; keep simple records. 
Sterile Processing Technician II:
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.
Other Requirements:
A minimum of one of the following certifications is required for Sterile Processing Technician II:

• International Association of Health Care Services Material Management (IAHCSMM)
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. Veteran's Preference: 
The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. See the policy here.
What’s Next? Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other ST positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Period:
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. 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). 
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Lisette Jimenez at: lijimenez@rivco.org.