Sterile Processing Technician - Extra Help (Open)

Salary : $30.45 - $38.06 Hourly

Location : County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type : Extra Help

Job Number : POSTING ONLY (F085A)

Department : San Mateo Medical Center

Opening Date : 08 / 18 / 2025

Bargaining Unit : 01A

Description

The County of San Mateo is seeking two experienced Sterile Processing Technicians - Extra Help to join the team in the San Mateo Medical Center. Under general supervision, the Certified Sterile Processing Technician performs a full range of duties related to the sterile processing function for an acute care facility, inpatient, or outpatient clinic facility. The current vacancies are Extra-Help-Part-Time positions.

The ideal candidate will have :

• At least 2 years of experience working as a Sterile Processing Technician in a hospital setting.
• Experience in decontaminating, reprocessing, documenting, and delivering endoscopes is highly desired.

The work location will be at the San Mateo Medical Center, 222 W 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403.

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 :

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Skill / Ability to :

Education and Experience :

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Licensure / Certification :

Possession of a Central Services Technician / Sterile Processing Technician certificate from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Application / Examination

Application / Examination

If you are interested in being considered for this extra help positions, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format.

Please include the words "Sterile Processing Technician - SMMC" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format.

Please submit the above listed materials via email to : Vicky Magana, Clinical Services Manager I - Nursing

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until the 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. Submittals that do not include all required elements (resume and cover letter with complete responses to supplemental questions) will not be considered.

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 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.

Analyst : Debbie Kong (08192025) (Sterile Processing Technician - F085)

We invite you to explore our 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. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.