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The Job Earn An Annual Salary Up To $47,798.40 Boost Annual Salary Up To: $51,438 When Modified Benefits Option Is Selected Salary Dependent upon Qualifications and Level Join Our Team And Receive A Recruitment Bonus $1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours . Did A County Employee Refer You? They Can Receive A Bonus For You Joining Our Team. Refer to the MOU For Details on both the Recruitment and Referral Bonus Program Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Sterile Processing Technicians I/II who performs a variety of sterile processing procedures ranging from decontaminating, sterilizing, inspecting, testing, packing, and issuing medical supplies, equipment and instruments. We are hiring for the levels listed below . You only need to submit one application to be considered for both levels for which you meet minimum qualifications. Click on the job title for a detailed job description. Position Annual Salary Sterile Processing Technician I $33,384.00 - $44,761.00 Sterile Processing Technician II $34,798.00 - $47,798.00 THE DEPARTMENT ARMC which is owned and operated by San Bernardino County, is a state-of-the art 456 bed university affiliated teaching medical center featuring the newest in technology in the field of patient care. ARMC, is host to six (6) Medical Surgical and six (6) Telemetry units providing care to a diverse patient population, a 24-hour Emergency Department providing more than 90,000 annual visits, Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons and a Regional Burn Center. Services also include Behavioral Health, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Primary Care Family Health Centers, a certified Primary Stroke Center and Baby Friendly designation from Baby-Friendly USA with over 2800 births annually. The Neonatal Intensive Care is a 30 bed Community California Children's certified unit. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1) Vaccination Requirement: Per the December 24, 2021 updated CA State Public Health Officer Order, all workers who provide services or work in facilities described in subdivision (a) of the order, including clinics and doctor offices, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. In addition, CDPH Public Health Officer Orders updated on February 22, 2022 requires all workers in health care settings currently eligible for boosters, who provide services or work in the impacted facilities must be "fully vaccinated and boosted" for COVID-19 by March 1, 2022. Workers may be exempt from the vaccination requirements under section (1). View the full order here: https://bit.ly/3k0RNMt The entire All Facilities Letter notifying of updates to the Public Health Order is available at the following link: AFL 21-34.3 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Personnel (HCP) . Vaccination Exemptions: Upon hire, candidates will be required to submit proof of vaccination including the booster dose or request an exemption from the vaccination and booster requirements based on either religious belief or medical reasons. 2) Availability: Incumbents may be required to work various shifts, holidays, n ight shift, weekend, on-call and call-back. 3) Background: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation which includes drug testing, fingerprinting and verification of employment history. 4) Physical: Physical agility requirements include good vision and color discrimination; fine hand manipulation and finger dexterity in both hands; working and/or reaching above and below shoulder level; using either foot to operate foot controls; ability to move up to fifty (50) lbs. manually or with assistance. 5) Environment: Work environment involves exposure to electricity, chemicals, infectious materials, heat, and odors. Minimum Requirements REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATES Sterile Processing Technician I Candidates must qualify under one of the following options: Option 1: Six (6) months of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in an acute care hospital Option 2: Completion of Central Service Technician/Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician course from an accredited agency Option 3 : Any one of the following certificates: CBSPD, PERDUE, IAHCSMM, NBSTA, AST Sterile Processing Technician II EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in an acute care hospital operating sterilizing equipment and cleaning surgical instruments and equipment. - AND - CERTIFICATION: Must possess certification as a Central Service Technician/Sterile Processing Technician from one of the following: CBSPD, PERDUE, IAHCSMM, CBSPD, NBSTA, AST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Note: Please attach proof of successful completion of a Central Service Technician/Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician program or certification to your application Selection Process Applications will be competitively evaluated for all levels based on the information provided on the application and supplemental application. Candidates will be placed on the eligible lists based on the highest level in which they qualify; they may be referred and considered for all levels for which they qualify. Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process Closing Date/Time:

Description Under direction, to coordinate and manage the sterile processing program and to ensure that staff provide high quality sterile and disinfected instrumentation, supplies and equipment infection control in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The incumbents will monitor the performance of team members to ensure proper sterilization methods and procedures are performed. A successful candidate would possess a valid Certification from The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) [formerly the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)] or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution as a Sterile Processing Technician and/or Sterile Processing Manager and have experience in developing compliance and productivity standards to ensure departmental goals are met. The ideal applicant would also possess a valid Certified Endoscope Reprocessing (CER) certification, valid Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) as well as Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL) certification. The current full-time vacancy is located at Valley Medical Center. However, the eligible list may be used for future vacancies as they occur within the health system, which includes O' Connor Hospital. Twitter I @scvmctalent Facebook I facebook.com/SCVMC LinkedIn | linkedin.com/ scvmc #INDVMC Typical Tasks Manages, organizes, and schedules staff work flow and assignments to ensure appropriate staffing to achieve goals of the sterile processing management plan; Supervises, evaluates and develops systems for key department processes including: ordering of supplies, storing/organizing inventory, delivery of case carts, inspecting, decontaminating, sterilizing, and cleaning of reusable items, disposing of non-usable items, correct packaging and labeling, proper loading and unloading of sterilizers, monitoring and maintaining records of sterilization cycles, assembling and packaging; Provides supervisory support during the evening and night shifts; Monitors department financial performance to budget and addresses negative variances; Evaluates and addresses operational issues and the quality of sterile processing services, including writing and updating policies and procedures; Assesses skill set/competency, identifies educational needs and is responsible for the training and evaluation of sterile processing staff; Develops and maintains budgets; Manages ongoing staff development and training; Participates in daily surgery huddles and regular staff meetings; Develops overview of department workload, sterilization effectiveness; (OR) Develops and implements ongoing continuous improvement practices for sterile processing department; Ensures compliance of sterile processing services with industry standards and regulations for sterile processing; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related duties as assigned and required. Employment Standards Sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed below. Certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Services-Materials Management (IAHCSM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution as Sterile Processing Technician and/or Sterile Processing Manager is required. Training and Experience Note : The required skills, knowledge and abilities would be acquired through a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Health Services Management, Applied Health Sciences, Health care Administration or a related field that included coursework in Operating Room or Sterile Processing management AND three (3) years of professional experience in sterile processing or operating room procedures, two (2) years of which was in an administrative or supervisory capacity. OR An Associate's degree from an accredited college in Surgical Technology, Central Services Technology, Sterile Processing, Allied Health Sciences or a related 30 unit certification program with relevant coursework in sterile processing procedures, AND five (5) years of professional experience in a sterile processing or operating room procedures, two (2) years of which was in an administrative or supervisory capacity. Knowledge of: Principles and processes of supervision, staff development, organization, administration, fiscal and program management and administrative record-keeping methods; Hospital operations and organizational structure; Principles and applications of a hospital information system(s) as it relates to sterile processing; Sterile processing procedures for surgical equipment in an acute care hospital; Safety and infection control practices; Regulatory agency mandates and guidelines including OSHA, FDA, CDC, AAMI, EPA; Basic bioburden reduction strategies; Types and uses of: detergents, enzymatic, lubricants, and environmental disinfectants; Processing equipment's function and operation (e.g. washer decontaminator, washer/sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner): Manufacturers' instructions for equipment and/or medical device (MSDS guidelines for all staff); Preparation, packaging and utilization of surgical instruments; Problem solving and resources to obtain guidance/information; Critical thinking (e.g. analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information); Communication and interpersonal skills; Principles and Practices of Sterile Processing Technology; Program Development and Program management. Ability to: Supervise a complex multi-shift sterile processing system; Communicate effectively with professional-level hospital personnel in problem-solving situations; Analyze, interpret, apply and implement state and federal rules and regulations; Maintain complex records; Resolve sterile processing problems; Work effectively as a member of a management team in a large health care organization; Communicate both orally and in writing. Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit.Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click hereto access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER: Y5082J FILING START DATE: 06/23/17 AT 8:00 A.M.- UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. COVID-19 VACCINATION All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS, please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care DEFINITION: Performs a limited range of sterilizing, processing, packaging, and distribution duties in a central services unit or in ancillary hospital units. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to a Central Service Supervisor, manager, or in some instances, medical and nursing staff, and may be assigned to perform work in various sections of central services or in ancillary hospital units on a rotation management basis. As an entry-level class, the incumbents perform assignments under close supervision. Such assignments follow well-established practices and procedures and are considered developmental to provide the experience necessary for higher level work in decontaminating and cleaning reusable medical supplies, instruments, and equipment, sterilizing, sorting linen and supplies, receiving items of supply, and distributing sterile and non-sterile items from stock. The incumbents perform assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions as to deadlines, priorities, and other requirements. Essential Job Functions Disassembles, decontaminates, cleans and reassembles medical, surgical, and patient care supplies. Assembles utensil sets, single package instruments, sterile containers, and trays for sterilization. Dispenses supplies to those authorized to obtain them according to established procedures. Fills emergency requests for routine supplies. Receives supplies at loading docks, stocks unit storerooms, and assists with periodic physical inventories. Disassembles, cleans, and checks operation of suctioning machines, respirators, and other surgical equipment. Loads and unloads supply carts and delivers sterile processed supplies to service areas and collects and delivers used supplies back to processing area. Operates steam and gas sterilizers, autoclaves, gamma ray and other processing equipment under guidance of higher level technicians. Reads, interprets, and records sterilization parameters from sterilizer recording mechanism and completes records of sterilization process, chemical/biological test results, and sterilizer cleaning. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I : Six months' experience cleaning, assembling, packaging and sterilizing medical surgical and nursing supplies, instruments and equipment or assisting in ordering, stocking and distributing such supplies.* - OR - Option II : Completion of a central services technician course in an accredited vocational school or community college.** PHYSICAL CLASS III- Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional qualifying experience beyond the minimum requirements. Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). The CRCST certification will be verified using information on the Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) using the website at https://myhspa.org/index.php . Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on this examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months . SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Any VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * For applicants qualifying under Option I , applicants must describe their experience specifically as it pertains to cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, and/or ordering, stocking, distributing medical surgical and nursing supplies, instruments and equipment. ** For applicants qualifying under Option II , applicants must attach a legible photocopy of a diploma, certificate, or official transcript to their application at the time of filing, or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date, that indicates the applicant has completed a central services technician course in an accredited vocational school or community college. Qualifying courses must include instruction in the cleaning, assembling, packaging and sterilizing of medical surgical and nursing supplies, instruments and equipment . All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Luz Pascual at lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include exam number and exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Luz Pascual, Exam Analyst E-mail: Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 Closing Date/Time:

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER: Y5083I REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. FILING START DATE: 03/22/16 AT 8:00 A.M. - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. COVID-19 VACCINATION All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS, please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care DEFINITION: Performs the full range of sterilizing, processing, packaging, and distribution duties in a central service unit or in ancillary hospital units. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to a Central Service Supervisor, manager, or in some instances, medical and nursing staff, and may be assigned to perform work in various sections of central services or in ancillary hospital units on a rotation management basis. As the journey level class, the incumbents carry out a wide variety of assignments under general supervision. They perform the full scope of multiple assignments in decontaminating and cleaning reusable items, packaging sets and trays of instruments and supplies, sterilizing, maintaining predetermined inventory levels, and dispensing and distributing sterile and non-sterile items from stock. These positions require a knowledge of processing and reprocessing techniques and procedures, various combinations of instruments and supplies for specific surgical sets, trays and packs, and a working knowledge of ordering and distributing processes. Supervisor's assistance is needed only in case of complex assignments, new procedures or unusual conditions which do not have clear precedents. Essential Job Functions Assembles utensil sets, single package instruments, sterile containers, and trays for sterilization. Operates steam and gas sterilizers, autoclaves and other sterilization, cleaning, and reprocessing equipment. Fills emergency requests and suggests possible substitute items to medical and nursing staff in the event the requested item is not in stock. Loads and unloads supply carts and delivers sterile processed supplies to service areas, and collects and delivers used supplies back to processing area. Disassembles, decontaminates, cleans, and reassembles medical, surgical and patient care supplies, including surgical instruments, according to established procedures. Orient and train new staff in the performance of any or all central service procedures, as needed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: One year's experience as a Central Services Technician I.* -OR - OPTION II: One year's experience cleaning, assembling, packaging and sterilizing medical surgical and nursing supplies, instruments and equipment. Completion** of a central services technician course in an accredited vocational school or community college may be substituted for six months of the required experience. PHYSICAL CLASS III- Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In the County of Los Angeles, a Central Services Technician I performs a limited range of sterilizing, processing, packaging, and distribution duties in a central services unit or in ancillary hospital units. **To qualify, applicants must provide legible copies of their official transcripts for completion of a central services technician course from an accredited vocational school or community college at the time of filing, or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the application filing date. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional qualifying experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). The CRCST will be verified by using the information on the on the Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) using the website at https://myhspa.org/index.php . Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months . SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any VACANCY INFORMATION : The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst, Luz Pascual at lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include exam number and exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Luz Pascual, Exam Analyst E-mail: Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 Closing Date/Time:

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5077L FILING START DATE December 15, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Supervises a group of central service workers performing processing, sterilization, and distribution of medical and patient care supplies and equipment on one shift. Essential Job Functions Plans, assigns, supervises, and may participate in the work of subordinates engaged in sterilizing, processing, packaging, and distributing medical and patient care supplies and equipment. Adjusts workforce according to workload and staffing availability. Inspects work areas for cleanliness and safety. Instructs and trains central service workers in new policies, techniques, and procedures relating to their positions. Maintains adequate supplies and equipment for patient care areas by establishing quotas, inspecting supply areas and inventories; establishing delivery routes and schedules, checking supply deliveries, and discussing supply problems with supervisors and managers. Performs basic administrative tasks such as making staff assignments, ordering unit supplies and equipment, compiling daily production and other reports, and contributing to or preparing employee evaluations. Assists in periodic physical inventories as may be needed; may suggest new or improved procedures. Reports and follows up on equipment repair needs to ensure timely repair. Participates in product testing and evaluation as may be needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I - One (1) year of experience as a Central Services Technician II*. OPTION II - Two (2) years of experience in processing, ordering, storing, and distributing medical supplies and equipment in a Central Sterile Processing Service Unit within a hospital setting and/or surgical center. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to qualify under Option I, applicants must hold or have held the County of Los Angeles Central Services Technician II title. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications in excess of the Selection Requirements: Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements based on Option for which qualified. Certification as a Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), and/or Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL).** **Applicant must provide a legible copy of the certification(s), in the desired training in order to receive credit. The Certificate/s will be verified by using the information on the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) website at https://verify.myhspa.org . Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of knowledge, experience, education, and desirable qualifications based on application information and supplemental questionnaire responses, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. 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Description Under direction, to scrub in and perform specialized and complex diagnostic and interventional urological and radiological procedures in an operating room and to manage the urological stone program in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Distinguishing Characteristics The Urology Interventional Manager (UIM) performs major urological interventional procedures and scrubs in to assist physicians in the Operating Room for seed implantation and genitourinary radiology procedures, as well as operates and troubleshoots equipment, as needed. In addition to performing the administrative coordination of patient care, this classification is responsible for the technical oversight of the scrub-in to assist in complex urology procedures and performs in-service training to other technicians. The UIM classification is distinguished from the Urology Clinical Coordinator (UCC) classification in that the UIM requires advanced experience and certification in radiologic fluoroscopy urological procedures. UIMs are also assigned to perform interventional urological procedures, scrub in to assist the physician, and have a license in radiology and fluoroscopy. The UIM is further distinguished from the UCC in that the UIM manages the receipt, handling, and disposal of radioactive seeds and coordinates the urology stone program, whereas the UCC is not responsible for policies and regular updates to urology procedures as dictated by the latest urology industry standards. The UIM classification is also distinguished from the Urodynamic Technician in that the Urodynamic Technician performs minor and routine urological procedures, urodynamic tests, and assists with minor genitourinary procedures, whereas the UIM is proficient in interventional urological procedures and has a license in radiology and fluoroscopy. The current full-time (1.0) vacant position is located at O'Connor Hospital. Submission of the following certifications and licenses is required: Possession of a valid California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license; Possession of a valid California Fluoroscopy license; Possession of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Radiography (R); Valid California Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Certificate; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR). Twitter I @scvmctalent Facebook I facebook.com/SCVMC LinkedIn | linkedin.com/ scvmc #INDVMC Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Performs various interventional, genitourinary radiology procedures involving the kidneys, ureters, prostate, bladder, and urethra; Assists circulator in operating room setup and patient care; Assists urological surgeons with cases performed in the operating room; Prepares sterile field of procedure; Performs 3-D reconstruction with CT radiologic images to assist with treatment planning; Correctly obtains and identifies fluoroscopic images utilizing radiation reducing techniques according to best practice; Utilizes confine and contain techniques to minimize environmental contamination; Manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS); Operates and troubleshoots, as necessary, the fluoroscopic equipment for the modality; Assists in room cleaning and instrument preparation; Instructs patient, positions patient and equipment, computes and/or selects technical factors, and obtains images, as instructed; Prepares, cleans, and re-stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas and maintains proper inventory levels; Evaluates and coordinates specialty instruments, equipment, and supplies; Provides advanced scrub assistance, including patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection during advanced procedures; Verifies physician orders and properly organizes necessary equipment, supplies, and positioning; Performs patient assessment and reassessment during the procedure and relays information to nurse or physician in the room; Serves as the communication liaison between physicians and surgery team to ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for all urological and lithotripsy procedures; Oversees tracking, evaluating, and ordering inventory; Assists with the preparation of the operating room and ensures all PAR levels of specialty supplies; Provides leadership and coordinates education, training, and resource for urology staff; Performs routine administrative tasks; Participates in the analysis and resolution of complex issues relating to billing and collections that could have significant impact on the organization, including working with staff external to Patient Business Services (PBS) and/or external to the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System (SCVHHS); Records, stores, retrieves, analyzes, and audits data obtained during procedures; Maintains awareness of budget constraints related to supplies and equipment; Assist management with development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures; Follows policies and procedures for the operating room, including infection control practices; Adheres to all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including Joint Commission (JC) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*; Performs other related duties, as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities: Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology from a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Program and Three (3) years of professional work experience as a Registered Radiological Technologist with two (2) years of experience performing urological interventional procedures and nuclear medicine seed placement. Registered Radiological Technologist experience may be inclusive of the urological interventional procedures experience and nuclear medicine seed placement experience. Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain the following certifications and licenses: Possession of a valid California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license; Possession of a valid California Fluoroscopy license; Possession of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Radiography (R); Valid California Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Certificate; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR). Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a county driver authorization. *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered. Certified Lithotripsy Technologist - Counsel for Urological Interest (CUI) is desirable; Laser Operator Certificate is desirable. Knowledge of: Radiographic and fluoroscopic techniques, methods, and equipment; Specialized diagnostic imaging principles, techniques, methods, and equipment relative to urology procedures; Complicated interventional urological procedures and equipment involving kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and urethra; Structural and organic anatomy; Methods of positioning patients for radiographic and specialized diagnostic imaging exposures and urologic procedures; Principles of radiation physics and image processing and development; Scrub advanced interventional procedures and proper techniques in assisting in patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection; Regulatory requirements regarding Radiologic Technologist and radiation safety; Physician orders to properly organize necessary equipment, supplies, positioning, and prior patient safety testing; Principles and techniques of management analysis and organizational design necessary to formulate, recommend, implement, and evaluate administrative policies; Basic computer applications, systems, and applications; English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to: Assist surgeons in complex urologic interventional procedures; Perform complex radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures; Accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion; Work with Patient Business Services Clerks to verify and audit urological surgical charges; Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients, even in stressful situations; Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems; Prioritize tasks for safety and timeliness; Work independently with minimal supervision; Perform patient assessment and reassessment during the procedure and relay information to nurse or physician in the room; Collaborate and innovate with urologist with latest technology and best practices with new procedures; Develop budget and monitor performance to budget; Train staff in urologic procedures and serve as liaison with physicians; Read and understand material safety data sheets and other safety communications; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies. Physical Requirements Willingly be placed on on-call status, as needed. Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit.Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click hereto access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. Closing Date/Time: Continuous