Medical Services Assistant I - Orderly - Extra Help (Open) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/newprint/4882022) Apply  Medical Services Assistant I - Orderly - Extra Help (Open) Salary $51,376.00 - $64,188.80 Annually Location County of San Mateo, CA Job Type Extra Help Job Number F077R Department San Mateo Medical Center Opening Date 03/25/2025 Bargaining Unit 01A + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The San Mateo Medical Center is seeking Orderly - Medical Services Assistant I - Extra Help candidates to perform basic and routine duties related to bedside care and other support services required to treat patients. Duties may include the following: transport patients; assist nursing personnel in the care and lifting of patients; set up oxygen tanks, traction and other hospital equipment; transport specimens, medical records and other supplies and equipment to other units; perform light housekeeping duties as assigned; lift patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment; assist with patients requiring security; and respond to various emergency codes, such as a "Code Blue." The current vacancies are Extra Help positions to provide flexible coverage when there are gaps in the schedule due to vacations and sick leaves. This includes weekends, days, evenings, and night shifts. The ideal candidate will possess experience transferring and transporting patients, specimens, and equipment; experience performing multiple duties at once; experienced with infection control procedures in a medical setting; and is skilled in providing customer service. Additionally, candidates should be flexible and adaptable, willing to cover various shifts as needed 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: + Transport patients. + Assist nursing personnel in the care and lifting of patients. + Set up oxygen, traction and other hospital equipment. + Transport specimens, medical records and other supplies and equipment. + Perform light housekeeping duties as assigned. + Assist patients with meals, bathing, showering and grooming. + Assist with patients requiring security. + Perform light filing, mail distribution and clerical duties. + Lift patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment. + Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: The current vacancies 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. Knowledge of: Basic principles, techniques, and procedures in delivering patient care related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, physical and psychosocial needs. Skill/Ability to: + Learn hospital and clinic techniques and procedures. + Follow oral and written instructions. + Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. + Performing routine tasks. + Develop empathetic attitudes toward patients. + Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment. + Work with 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. Application/Examination This is an Extra Help recruitment. Anyone may apply. Thorough and detailed responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. 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. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. 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 (03252025) (Medical Services Assistant I -- F077) Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification. Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change. As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you. County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked. 01 IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Ability to follow instructions, neatness, clarity of expression, grammar and spelling will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume or transcripts will NOT be accepted as a substitute for your responses. + I have read and understand these instructions. 02 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 is required for this position. Do you possess a current and valid BLS and/or CPR certificate? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.) + Yes + No 03 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, a scan of your current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross must be submitted with your application prior to the filing deadline as an attachment. Failure to do so may disqualify you from this recruitment. + I understand I may be disqualified if I do not submit a copy of the certificate of completion prior to the filing deadline. 04 Describe your experience transferring and transporting patients, specimens, and equipment. Include the length of your experience and employer. 05 Describe your experience performing more than one duty at a time with constant interruptions. Include how you decide in what order you will perform your assignments. 06 Describe your customer service experience. Include how you maintain positive working relationships with patients and co-workers. 07 Describe your experience with infection control procedures in a medical setting. Include the length of your experience and employer. 08 Medical Services Assistants I are required to work various shifts and hours. Please check your availability below: + Full-time + Part-time + Weekends + Holidays + Days (7 a.m. - 3 p.m.) + Evenings (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.) + Nights (11 p.m. - 7 a.m.) Required Question Employer County of San Mateo Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663 Phone (650) 363-4343 Website https://jobs.smcgov.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email