Job Details

LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Central Svcs & Supplies

POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE: BU03 | SR08

SALARY RATE: $39,192.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES: Central Supply functions include requisitioning, preparing, and issuing dressing packs, treatment and dressing trays, parenteral fluids, and other professional equipment necessary for the care of patients. Maintenance is provided for medical equipment such as a respirator and suction machines.

This position is responsible for the cleaning, sterilizing, disassembling and assembling of equipment and instruments and issuing of items which must be available in a sterile condition; also stores and issues prepackaged, disposable and sterile medical/surgical items. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

EDUCATION: Satisfactory completion of high school courses in mathematics and English or possession of a General Education Development (GED) certificate preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated a basic knowledge of the nomenclature and physical characteristics of common medical supply items including instruments, equipment and supplies; a basic knowledge of and the ability to apply typical central supply procedures for cleaning, sterilizing, storing and issuing items; the ability to follow established procedures and instructions in assembling trays and sets in common usage and the ability to operate sterilizing equipment.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

1. Successful completion of a practical nurse curriculum from an accredited school may be substituted for all of the required experience.

2. Successful completion of a professional nurse curriculum from an accredited school may be substituted for all of the required experience.

3. Successful completion of courses of at least nine (9) months in duration in operating room technician or surgical technician work may be substituted for all of the required experience.

4. Successful completion of a formal medical aide (sterile supplies) training course of at least six (6) months duration in private or governmental hospitals or clinics or in schools may be substituted for all of the required experience.

5. Successful participation in a formal medical aide (sterile supplies) training courses in private or governmental hospitals or clinics or in schools may be substituted for the required experience on a month-for-month basis.

6. Successful completion of dental assistant courses approved by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Education or other dental assistant courses may be substituted for the required experience on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of six (6) months.

7. Work experience in a laboratory which demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate sterilizing equipment as described above and to follow detailed instructions explicitly may be substituted for the required experience on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of six (6) months, provided it was supplemented by other training or experience which demonstrated a knowledge of the nomenclature and physical characteristics of common medical supply items as described above.

8. Work experience which demonstrated knowledge of the nomenclature and physical appearance of medical supply items, as described above (i.e., as a purchasing/supply clerk for a medical facility; as a stock clerk for a medical supplier, etc.) may be substituted for the required experience on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of six (6) months provided it was supplemented by other training or experience which demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate sterilizing equipment as described above.

KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• KNOWLEDGE OF: Procedures for the assembly of a variety of trays and sets; the nomenclature and physical characteristics of a variety of common central supply items; the utilization of sterilizing equipment including selection of the proper method of sterilization, loading an autoclave, determining proper time and position; procedures for the processing and cleaning of a variety of common equipment, instruments and reusable supplies.
• ABILITY TO: Set up trays and sets; and follow detailed instructions and procedures with accuracy.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322-4458, email: konajobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 322-4458, konajobs@hhsc.org.