Career Opportunity

Sterile Processing & Dist Tech - Access to City Employment (ACE) (2390)

Recruitment: REF3135V

Published: April 17, 2023

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About:

The Access to City Employment Program (ACE) seeks to hire qualified individuals with a disability into permanent entry-level jobs outside the normal civil service selection process. To be hired through the ACE Program, individuals must meet the minimum qualifications of the job and provide a Certification of Disability from the California Department of Rehabilitation or a Veterans Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Role description

Definition: Under general supervision, performs cleaning and sterilization duties in the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department or ancillary units of a hospital or other medical service facility.

Distinguishing Features: The 2390 Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician is distinguished from the 2392 Senior Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician in that the latter functions as the first-line supervisor.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. 1. In accordance with the principles of aseptic technique, disassembles, inspects, prepares and decontaminates instruments, equipment, supplies and materials in the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department. 2. Assembles for sterilization linen and instrument packs, trays and other items used in the operating room or in other areas of the hospital; inspects them for size, weight, density and wrapping. 3. Wraps, marks, dates, labels, inspects and rotates equipment, supplies and materials; sorts, inspects, repairs and folds surgical linen and other special surgical items; wraps linen packs for sterilization. 4. Operates autoclaves, steam and gas sterilizers and other processing equipment; conducts spore tests; maintains related records and files; as necessary, arranges for repairs of equipment with 2392 Senior Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician. 5. Stocks shelves with items and maintains predetermined inventory levels; identifies patient chargeable items and verifies patient-care unit conformity to charging procedures. 6. Dispenses and distributes equipment, supplies and materials from the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department to patient-care units, clinics and services; loads, cleans and inspects distribution carts; returns used non-disposable items to Sterile Processing and Distribution Department for recycling. 7. Advises hospital staff on the use of equipment, supplies and materials; suggests possible substitute items in the event of supply shortages. 8. Maintains clean and orderly work areas in the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department, including checking the cleanliness of sterilizers on both a daily and periodic basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: the methods, procedures and purposes of Sterile Processing and Distribution operations; the basic principles of microbiology, aseptic and sterilization techniques; methods and procedures of ordering and stocking supplies, and considerable knowledge of the uses, parts and materials of a wide variety of medical instruments and devices. Ability and Skill to: perform duties accurately and independently; to establish priorities and determine work schedules; to exercise judgment in identifying and appropriately referring problems; and to relate well to hospital employees and staff.
 

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications: These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

License and Certification: Possession of a valid Central Service Certificate or a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Certificate issued by one of the following: 1) International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or 2) Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) Substitution

What else should I know?

Notes: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Nature of duties requires: some physical effort and dexterity in use of fingers and hands with some exposure to abrasion, cuts or bruises and to some disagreeable elements inherent in handling hospital equipment, supplies and materials. PROMOTIVE LINES To: 2392 Senior Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

Conviction History: As a selected candidate for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a selected candidate. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances, such as: Candidates for positions with the Unified School District and the Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code. Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are a selected candidate, the hiring department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.