Residence Requirements:

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION. There are two vacancies at the Erie County Medical Center.

Examples of Duties:

An Assistant S.P.D. Supervisor assists in the direction and supervision of activities in one or more sections of the Supply,

Processing and Distribution Department at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation;

Provides immediate supervision for SPD Aides performing light laboring tasks connected with the activities of a section of the SPD Department;

Supervises SPD employees and ensures their compliance with departmental policies and procedures;

Assists in formulating work schedules for SPD employees in assigned section or shift;

Ensures that garbage, reusable supplies and other related items are picked up on a regularly scheduled basis;

Acts as quality assurance maintenance person for assigned section or shift;

Makes recommendation to SPD supervisor relative to planning, coordination and implementation of policies and procedures;

Makes recommendations to SPD supervisor in relation to employee performance reviews;

Acts as initial point of contact between SPD and other hospital departments.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must meet one of the following requirements on or before the date of the written test:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three years of hospital

experience, one year of which was in a supply, process, and distribution environment.

Notes:

NOTE:Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the experience requirements.

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication "How to take a written test" helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: www.cs.ny.gov/testing/localtestguides.cfm

Subjects of Examination:

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION: A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas:

1.      Arithmetic Computation With Calculator: These questions test for the ability to use a calculator to do basic computations. Questions will involve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. You may also be asked to calculate averages, to use percents, and to round an answer to the nearest whole number. You should bring with you a hand-held battery- or solar-powered calculator for use on this test. You will not be permitted to use the calculator function of your cell phone.

2.      Keeping Simple Inventory Records: These questions test for the ability to follow instructions in keeping simple inventory records of different materials received and distributed from a central location. The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide will be required. You may have to compute total costs from quantities (number of units) and cost or price per unit. Knowledge of specific record keeping systems and techniques will not be needed.

3.      Name And Number Checking: These questions test for the ability to distinguish between sets of words, letters, and/or numbers that are almost exactly alike. Material is usually presented in two or three columns, and you will have to determine how the entry in the first column compares with the entry in the second column and possibly the third. You will be instructed to mark your answers according to a designated code provided in the directions.

4.      Sterilization Of Medical Supplies And Equipment: These questions are designed to test a candidate's knowledge of the theory and practice of the mechanics of sterilization in a medical supply setting. Emphasis is placed on the operation of an autoclave. Other sterilization equipment and agents, checks on the effectiveness of sterilization and proper handling of materials are also covered.

5.      Supervision: These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:  It is recommended that candidates use a quiet, hand held, solar or battery powered calculator.  Devices with typewriter keyboards, "Spell Checkers", “Personal Digital Assistants", "Address Books", "Language Translators", "Dictionaries", or any similar devices are prohibited.  You may not bring books or other reference materials.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.