High school students age 16 and older and college students can begin a surgical services career as a Sterile Processing Intern. The intern assists the sterile processing department in preparing surgical instruments and supplies for patients under the supervision of a sterile processing technician. The role includes preparing reusable supplies and instruments in the correct amounts and layout to meet medical and surgical needs, and wrapping supplies according to technical specifications to maintain sterility during handling and throughout shelf life. This summary describes the general nature and level of work and is not exhaustive.
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Intern
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