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Student Intern - Sterile Processing

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in high school or higher, possess strong communication and teamwork skills, adapt to change, and have computer skills.
  • You will assist with patient support services, data entry, research projects, report creation, administrative tasks, and communication with staff and the public.

Requirements

  • High School, Undergraduate, Master's or Postgraduate enrollment required.
  • Excellent planning, prioritizing, oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and team skills required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and ability to respond creatively to a rapidly changing environment required.
  • Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Performs duties including patient and family visits, delivery of support services, studies, investigations, research projects, and other assignments.
  • Provides administrative coverage of the office such as answering phone and maintaining computer data. Types documents such as letters and creates spreadsheets and presentations.
  • Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports. Assists with entering data and filing.
  • Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels within the System and with the public.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of this internship?

The primary purpose of this internship is to support the department with assigned projects and duties that will enhance the intern's college study and objectives.

What kind of tasks will I be responsible for?

You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including patient and family visits, delivering support services, assisting with research projects, data analysis, administrative duties, and communication with various stakeholders.

Is prior experience in sterile processing required for this position?

No, prior experience in sterile processing is not required, but a willingness to learn and assist in related tasks is essential.

What level of education is required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be enrolled in high school, undergraduate, master's, or postgraduate programs.

Are there any physical requirements for this internship?

Yes, the physical requirements include walking, sitting, lifting at least 10 pounds to shoulder height, pushing patients in wheelchairs or supplies on a rolling cart, and maintaining an intact sense of sight and hearing.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Necessary skills include excellent planning, prioritization, oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, team collaboration, and computer proficiency.

Can I work part-time in this internship?

Specific hours can vary, and part-time arrangements may be discussed upon the offer, depending on the department's needs and the intern's schedule.

Will I receive any formal training in sterile processing during this internship?

While this internship may provide some exposure to sterile processing, it is primarily focused on supporting projects and duties rather than formal training in the field.

How will I be evaluated during this internship?

Interns will typically be evaluated through performance feedback from supervisors and based on their ability to complete assigned projects, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively within the team.

Is this internship paid or unpaid?

The details regarding compensation for this internship will be specified by the hiring department and may vary.

Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. We’re proud to be part of Advocate Health.

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Mission & Purpose

Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Atrium Health is proud to be a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system, serving nearly 6 million patients across six states. It provides care under the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Atrium Health is renowned for its top-ranked pediatric, cancer and heart care, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. A recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is the academic core of the enterprise, including Wake Forest Innovations, which is advancing new medical technologies and biomedical discoveries. Atrium Health is also a leading-edge innovator in virtual care and mobile medicine, providing care close to home and in the home. Ranked nationally among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals in eight pediatric specialties and for rehabilitation, Atrium Health has also received the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize and its 2021 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, as well as the 2020 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Equity Award for its efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care. With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all, providing $2.46 billion last year in free and uncompensated care and other community benefits.