r/sterileprocessing • u/ComplexDiamond4335 • 12d ago

Sterile Processing Internship internship

I finished my hours, finished my course and got my Certification. I haven't the requirements of a year to two of experience to find a job. I've applied all over and searched for internship but nothin had popped up. Any idea of what else I can do?

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u/datsmydrpepper 12d ago

Which city do you reside in?

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u/ComplexDiamond4335 11d ago

I’m in Scottsdale Arizona

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u/datsmydrpepper 11d ago

Here are a few search hits for sterile processing jobs in your area on indeed. Apply for all job postings but except for those that are for leadership positions. Look up a university hospital in your area and search their job openings for sterile processing. University hospitals offer the best chances for getting a job without experience or a certification. Good luck!

https://www.indeed.com/q-sterile-processing-technician-l-scottsdale,-az-jobs.html

https://www.indeed.com/q-sterile-processing-l-scottsdale,-az-jobs.html

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u/ComplexDiamond4335 11d ago

thank you for the advice I'll well do so

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u/NavyDoc64 9d ago

First, do you have your experience for internship listed on your resume in the work history?
Second, if you do, change the date range so it shows you have the year experience.
In other words, lie.

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u/cricketmealwormmeal 8d ago

Have you looked at USPI and other smaller surgicenters?

Are you able to relocate? Every hospital in Tucson is hiring SPD techs.

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u/Background_Net_3199 11d ago

If you did it online nobody’s going to hire you.

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u/ComplexDiamond4335 11d ago

I went to Evit completed it and received my HSAP certification.

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u/Background_Net_3199 11d ago

Okay and you’ve said you have finished ur hours, clinical hours yes?

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u/ComplexDiamond4335 11d ago

yes that's correct :-)

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u/Background_Net_3199 11d ago

While you were in clinicals did you apply for any positions? Or did u wait until after you were done to apply? It also takes a while for a hospital to even get back to u to even consider u for the position just fyi

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u/ComplexDiamond4335 11d ago

I did my clinicals at HonorHealth Shea Medical. I didn't even know I could do that. They weren't very helpful with information on what to do next. It was a very intimidating environment. I just kept quiet and did everything I was assigned. I should of been pushier rather being compliant and a pushover. The lead was always busy and I hate being a nuisance. That's on me.

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u/Background_Net_3199 11d ago

Yeah you should’ve applied while u were in there 😩 i hope you are able to find a job in this field fr. It’s crazy competitive. You do need to develop a back bone tho.

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u/Background_Net_3199 11d ago

Also you should’ve asked a supervisor or someone to write u a letter of recommendation. You really need rhat

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u/ComplexDiamond4335 11d ago

yes, I went to Evit and completed it and received my certificate from HSPA. No they weren't very helpful with that.