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 e... more details
Description
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 a part-time, extra-help,Central Services Technician to perform duties associated with handling medical supplies in the Fair Oaks Health Center that is located in Redwood City.
The ideal candidates will have:
Previous experience with Physical Inventory.
Knowledge of distribution and warehousing.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to lift 35 pounds, such as supplies and equipment.
Flexible scheduling (weekends, holidays, evenings, other shifts, etc.).
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis.Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following, if assigned to Central Services and Supply (Option 3):
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:
Principles and techniques of maintaining stock of and delivering medical supplies to various medical departments in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.
Proper inventory control.
Computer data entry and retrieval.
Skill/Ability to:
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: 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.
Licensure/Certification: 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.
Application/Examination
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. inventory control and central supply services. Include specialized coursework you completed and/or your on-the-job training.
Include the words "Central Services Technician - Fair Oaks Health Center - 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:
Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Apply immediately. Resumés will be accepted until position is filled. 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. Submittals that do not include all required elements (responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered.
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 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. 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.
County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Analyst: Debbie Kong (06052024) (Medical Services Assistant II - F079)
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