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Instrument Tech Intern, Surgical Services

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Canton

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, relevant Sterile Processing certification, or Surgical Technology program completion, plus visual color acuity for specific units.
  • You will reprocess medical devices by disinfecting, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing surgical instruments and supplies daily.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Central Service Technician Certification:
  • Inpatient sterile processing CRCST or CSPDT certification.
  • Outpatient sterile processing CRCST, CSPDT or CASSPT certification.
  • For GI Labs, CFER is acceptable.
  • For Surgical Services: Accepted into the Northside SPD Internship or a Graduate of an accredited program in Sterile Processing or a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program with less than 12 months experience.
  • Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

Responsibilities

  • Applies the principles of reprocessing medical devices.
  • Disinfects, sterilizes, assembles, and distributes surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.

FAQs

What is the job title for this internship position?

The job title is Instrument Tech Intern, Surgical Services.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Instrument Tech Intern?

The primary responsibilities include reprocessing medical devices, disinfecting, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.

What is the minimum education requirement for this position?

The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.

Is any certification preferred for this internship?

Yes, preferred certifications include Central Service Technician Certification such as CRCST or CSPDT for inpatient and outpatient sterile processing, or CFER for GI Labs.

Do I need to have prior experience in sterile processing to apply for this internship?

No, but you should be accepted into the Northside SPD Internship or be a graduate of an accredited program in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology with less than 12 months of experience.

Is there a requirement for visual color acuity for this role?

Yes, visual color acuity may be required depending on the role in specific units.

Where is this internship position located?

This internship position is located at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.

What qualities does Northside Hospital seek in its healthcare professionals?

Northside Hospital seeks the best healthcare professionals who are focused on quality care and community reach, reflecting their award-winning and continually growing environment.

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Mission & Purpose

The Northside Hospital health care system is one of Georgia’s leading health care providers with five acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and more than 250 outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.

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