• Follow oral and written instructions and procedures
• Work effectively in emergency situations
• Keep accurate records
• Operate equipment according to strict standards
• Work cooperatively with other staff
• Communicate clearly

Experience: Both Classifications: One (1) year of experience in a hospital central sterile unit which included the assembly of medical procedure trays and operation of medical sterilization equipment or completion of a formal training program covering such subjects. License/Certification: Central Sterile Technician:

• Possession of a valid CPR certificate is required

Certified Sterile Processing Technician:

• Possession of a valid CPR certification is required
• A Sterile Processing Certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is required.

SIGNIFICANT DUTIES

• Decontaminates, processes and assembles instruments, equipment and instrument trays in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Follows infection control procedures to maintain asepsis and minimize the hazards of cross contamination.
• Delivers equipment and supplies to floor areas on STAT calls.
• Checks amount and condition of materials and equipment on hand and reports inadequate inventories and defective materials; checks for outdated supplies.
• Transports patients between units.
• Prepares and issues emergency case carts, supplies, equipment and instruments on demand.
• Maintains records and documents usage, losses and outdate supplies.
• Assists with maintaining a clean work environment by cleaning counters, sinks, and reprocessing equipment, according to predetermined schedules, with approved cleaning and disinfecting agents in the OR rooms as needed.
• Orders supplies
• Contacting Representatives for special case needed for OR

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS** The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes: APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: SellanAM@Natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m. QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical.  The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process. QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam. ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, you will not be eligible for benefits.

$4,101.07 - $6,106.53 Monthly

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