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Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.
CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
A Brief Overview
Hardy High School students will participate in a career-connected Externship program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This initiative will provide students with opportunities for career exploration across three distinct pathways: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Sterile Processing Technologist (CPD), and Digital Technology Services (DTS). Participants will gain hands-on experience in clinical, operational, and administrative roles related to these professions.
Sterile Processing Technician Externship:
What you will do
- Participate in the decontamination process, including receiving, sorting, and cleaning contaminated instruments and equipment.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality, identifying any damage or defects.
- Assemble instrument trays and sets according to established protocols and surgical specifications.
- Properly package and label instruments and sets for sterilization.
- Operate sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves and Sterrad systems, ensuring proper parameters are met.
- Monitor sterilization processes and maintain accurate records.
- Store and distribute sterile supplies and equipment to various departments.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control guidelines.
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED Required
Skills and Abilities
- related healthcare, medical record, and/or medical office experience (Preferred proficiency)
- Obtain and record vital signs and growth measurements (Preferred proficiency)
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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What We Do
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. The Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives.
Today, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world. Our 150 years of innovation and service to our patients, their families and our community reflect an ongoing commitment to exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare providers and pioneering significant research initiatives
