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HI:Big Island:Kealakekua:KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Clerical, Administrative and Support | Permanent/Full-timeResponsibilitiesRequisitioning, preparing, and issuing dressing packs, dressing trays, parenteral fluids, and other medical equipment necessary for patient care.Maintaining medical equipment such as respirators and suction machines.Cleaning, sterilizing, disassembling, and assembling instruments and equipment.Issuing and stocking prepackaged, disposable, and sterile medical/surgical items.Working shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED (preferred). One year of experience in central supply operations, including cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and issuing supplies.Basic knowledge of the nomenclature and physical characteristics of common medical supply items.Ability to operate sterilizing equipment and follow detailed procedures for assembling trays, loading autoclaves, and determining proper sterilization times and positions.SubstitutionsCompletion of a practical nurse curriculum may substitute for required experience.Completion of a professional nurse curriculum may substitute for required experience.Completion of at least nine months of operating room or surgical technician work may substitute for required experience.Completion of a formal medical aide (sterile supplies) training course of at least six months may substitute for required experience.Dental assistant courses approved by the ADA may substitute for up to six months on a month‑for‑month basis.Laboratory work involving sterilizing equipment may substitute for up to six months on a month‑for‑month basis.Purchasing or supply clerk experience may substitute for up to six months on a month‑for‑month basis when supplemented with sterilizing equipment training.Knowledge & AbilitiesProcedures for assembling trays and sets; understanding of central supply item characteristics; utilization of sterilizing equipment including autoclave loading and sterilization timing.Ability to set up trays, follow detailed instructions with accuracy, and maintain sterile conditions.Equal Opportunity StatementThe Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices.Citizenship and ResidenceApplicants must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment, and must intend to reside in Hawaii during employment.Veteran's PreferenceApplicants claiming Veteran's Preference must submit a DD‑214 or equivalent documents specifying periods of service.#J-18808-Ljbffr