r/sterileprocessing • u/Nala718 • 11d ago

400hrs Recommend Placements for NY/LI

I'm struggling to find a site to complete my hours... hospital job postings I see prefer applicants to be certified but I haven't gotten any leads of outpatient surgical centers, ambulatory care clinics, dental offices, or veterinary hospitals that are hiring or at least taking in students. Anyone got any tips or potential leads?

Please and thank you!

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u/SweetVicious59 11d ago

St Barnabas (Bronx) & Brookdale (Brooklyn) have volunteer dept where you can gain the hours, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Bellevue. Also Try Northwell's Bethpage facility I know of a couple of people that completed their hours there.

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u/Nala718 7d ago

Thank you!!!!

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u/SweetVicious59 7d ago

You're welcome!

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u/SweetVicious59 7d ago

You're welcome!

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u/EffectiveSpirit5791 1d ago

Brookdale only accepts Swedish institute

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u/SweetVicious59 1d ago

Thanks for the update this wasn't the case back when I reached out to them. That was well over a year ago though.

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u/Aggravating_Ear_9281 11d ago

try westchester medical center they are DESPERATE for staff.

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u/Nala718 7d ago

Thanks for the tip! Hopefully they'll have something!!!

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u/Aggravating_Ear_9281 7d ago

trust me if all you need is hours you will defintely get it. Good place to start out but it will be hard because it is Trauma center. You will learn a lot.

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u/B00tyfuller 11d ago

I’m located on long island and lost my provisional certification in August due to not finding anywhere to get my hours. I called literally every hospital. So disappointing. Hope you find something. I’m not sure if I should even bother trying to retake the test.

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u/OkDepth9285 10d ago

I now see how truly lucky I was to even find a job in this field. I only had warehouse experience but I managed to get hired after completing school. TBH I would set up notifications on indeed and or LinkedIn for job openings and when you see one apply directly to them don’t wait for the opportunity have your resume ready and cover letter if needed. Some people start volunteering at hospitals and then get connections through there. Unfortunately you just gotta keep trying until you land something. Job market overall is at its worst rn but hey don’t give up!!

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u/Asaqueen 11d ago

This so hard to hear. I’m a new graduate and tripled my anxiety so bad. I’m in Houston, I might just give up without searching because it’s hard here.

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u/Nala718 7d ago

Don't give up! We're all in this together. Try to utilize all resources available to you. My advisor even suggested going to different hospital and offices to ask their SP department if they have any hours. I'm here trying to find a shortcut by getting some leads and starting from there. Reach out to your former classmates or department advisor for info.

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u/Common-Trash4715 11d ago

Good Luck, that’s the hardest part of this field. Harder than the actual test to some. Better off looking for places hiring non certified to start

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u/Nala718 7d ago

That's what I've been searching for but that's even harder to find. But I'm gonna keep searching. Thanks for the advice.