Central Services Technician - Extra-Help

About the role

San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Medical Center operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo. The mission of San Mateo Medical Center is to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated Health System, the Medical Center serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention. SMMC is seeking an experienced Central Services Technician to perform duties associated with handling medical supplies, materials management and delivery/routing support in the Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Receive and place stock into inventory.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies.
• Process par level forms.
• Replenish supplies in various healthcare units.
• Deliver supplies in case of an emergency.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Principles, techniques and procedures specific to area of assignment.
• Principles and techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation and physical or psychosocial needs.
• Infection control.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Safe lifting techniques.
• If Assigned To Option 3 – Central Services and Supply: One year of experience in a hospital or acute care nursing facility performing relevant activities in a central supply department.

Skills

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform a variety of tasks and activities.
• Develop and maintain empathetic attitudes toward patients.
• Provide assistance in delivering patient care in a medical setting such as bathing, feeding, bed making, dressing, and sterilization of patient care equipment.
• Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs.
• Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment.
• Work with patients with multiple diagnoses.
• Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages.

Education and Experience

Required any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Option 3 – Central Services and Supply: One year of experience in a hospital or acute care nursing facility performing relevant activities in a central supply department.

Additional Information

Some positions may require a current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

This is an Extra-Help recruitment. Anyone may apply. If you are interested in being considered for this position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format: Responses to Supplemental Questions, Resumé, Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience performing the following central supply duties within a hospital or skilled nursing facility: (A) providing and delivering medical supplies and equipment (specify the types of medical supplies and equipment) and (B) receiving and maintaining medical inventory. Be specific. Describe your level of training in inventory control and central supply services. Include specialized coursework you completed and/or your on-the-job training. Describe your experience lifting and manually transporting supplies and equipment. Specify the various weights of the supplies you lifted and the distances you carried them.

Include the words "Central Services Technician - Extra-Help" in the subject line of your email submission. Again, your resume must be in a Word or PDF format. Applications, via the website, are not being accepted for this position. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to: Maxwell Ntiamoah - Director of Materials Management Email: mntiamoah@smcgov.org

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.

Note: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted.

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 in order 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.

San Mateo Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Analyst: Debbie Kong (04132026) (Medical Services Assistant II - F079)

Keywords: Inventory, order, hospital

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.) In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally.