Sterile processing Intern - Toledo Hospital - Sterile Processing

8100 ProMedica Toledo Hospital; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ProMedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, OH seeks a Sterile Processing Intern to begin a career in surgical services. You will assist in preparing instruments and supplies for patients under supervision, wrap items to maintain sterility, and support the sterile processing team with daily tasks.

The role is a per diem, on-site internship ideal for high school or college students age 16+, offering exposure to real-world sterile technique and a pathway to credentials within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school (age 16+) and college students can take their first step in a surgical services career as a Sterile Processing Intern.
• Ability to pass competencies of the position according to the job description, evaluation, and department policies.
• Certification required within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the sterile processing department by preparing surgical instruments and supplies for patients under supervision.
• Prepare reusable supplies and instruments in the correct amounts and layout to meet medical and surgical needs.
• Wrap supplies according to technical specifications to maintain sterility during handling and throughout shelf life.

Skills

Competencies

Education

High school student

Certification within 18 months

Job description

Location: Toledo Hospital Department: Sterile Processing Weekly Hours: 0 Status: Per Diem Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Job Summary

High school (age 16+) and college students can take their first step in a surgical services career as a Sterile Processing Intern. As an intern, you will assist in the sterile processing department by preparing surgical instruments and supplies for patients under the supervision of a sterile processing technician. You will prepare reusable supplies and instruments in the correct amounts and layout to meet medical and surgical needs. This role will require you to wrap supplies according to technical specifications to maintain sterility during handling and throughout shelf life. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Must be in good standing in their program which refers to a student that has passed required courses, has achieved required GPA, has registered for required courses, and meets clinical attendance requirements.

Skills: Ability to pass competencies of the position according to the job description, evaluation, and department policies.

Certification: Required within 18 months of hire.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Education: completion of introductory class within a sterile processing program.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

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