Smith & Nephew Graduate Internship: Field Technician (Cape Town, Western Cape) South Africa 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications are currently OPEN and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered for the position. A closing date has not been specified.
DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Smith & Nephew is offering a Field Technician Graduate Internship opportunity, to Engineering graduates. The intern will operate in the domain of technical skills to provide technical support to the companies customer base. The intern will allow customers to experience efficient benefit of Smith & Nephew technologies.
Interns will have the following responsibilities:
- Demonstrating specialist knowledge of Smith & Nephew capital equipment, surgical imaging systems and all other associated technologies on the camera tower/stack.
- Demonstrating competence in delivering customized camera system set-ups for each of end-user surgical disciplines of Arthroscopy, Laparoscopy, ENT, Urology, GYN, etc.
- Applying compliance: Understand and be familiar with industry code standards for company representatives in the clinical environment including hospital protocols for receiving and handling equipment.
- Relationship building: Demonstrate knowledge and ability to master key internal and external contacts.
Key performance areas of the programme:
- Study and finish the learning modules on SNN’s surgical video
- Study and finish the learning modules on associated technologies
- Read and understand all IFU instructions for SNN equipment
- Learn typical wiring diagrams, inputs and outputs related to SNN tower
- Study and practice all supported sterilization modes as applicable
- Conduct basic trouble-shooting and In-service checks
- Align with SOPs on: Service, Product complaint and product Recall
- Complete CRICE / MASSOM clinical practice modules
- Assist regional clinical engineer, local sales representative as required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must have completed a National Diploma in Electronic Engineering or Clinical Engineering
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Smith & Nephew Graduate Internship: Field Technician (Cape Town, Western Cape)
(Reference number: R60914)
Attach the following documents to your application:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of your Identity Document
- Copy of your relevant qualification
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:
Smith & Nephew is a global medical equipment manufacturing company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. They are an international producer of Advanced Wound Management products, Arthroscopy products, Clinical Therapy Products, and Orthopaedic Reconstruction products. Their products are sold in over 120 countries, and they are listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact Smith & Nephew directly:
Head Office
Telephone number: 031 242 8111
Email address: satalent@smith-nephew.com
Cape Town branch
Telephone number: 021 550 9400