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Instrument Tech Intern, Surgical Services

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Canton

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, appropriate sterile processing certifications, or recent graduation from an accredited program, and visual color acuity for specific units.
  • You will reprocess medical devices, disinfect, sterilize, assemble, and distribute surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment as part of your daily tasks.

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?

The job title is Instrument Tech Intern, Surgical Services.

What are the main responsibilities of the Instrument Tech Intern?

The main responsibilities include applying the principles of reprocessing medical devices, disinfecting, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.

What is the minimum educational requirement for this internship?

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

Is any certification preferred for this role?

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

Are there any requirements related to prior clinical experience?

Yes, candidates should be accepted into the Northside SPD Internship or be graduates of an accredited program in Sterile Processing or an accredited Surgical Technology program with less than 12 months of experience.

Is visual color acuity necessary for the role?

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

Where can I find more information about Northside Hospital and its career opportunities?

More information about Northside Hospital and its career opportunities can be found on their website.

Is there an opportunity for career growth within the organization?

Yes, Northside Hospital is continually expanding and offers a variety of opportunities for career growth for healthcare professionals.

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1970
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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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