Med Ed Student Intern: Clinical Rotations & Support

WVU Medicine; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals invites student interns from WVU Med Ed, MTech, Jackson County Co-Op Internship Program, or WIN Academy to participate in a rotating internship across hospital departments. Interns will operate hospital equipment, assist with specimens and medications, document actions, and communicate professionally with patients, visitors, staff and providers.

Scheduled weekly hours are 20; this non-exempt internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on learning in

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in High School as a Junior or Senior.
• Must be accepted into WVU Med Ed, MTech, Jackson County Co-Op Internship program, or WIN (Workforce Initiative for Nurses) Academy.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties assigned within each rotational area of the program.
• Operates hospital equipment and handles medical equipment, instruments and supplies including biological testing, according to established procedures.
• Completes department specific documentation.
• Communicates professionally with hospital visitors, patients, staff and providers.
• Performs basic mathematical calculations.
• Answers phone and routes calls appropriately.
• Interacts with and assists patients as dictated by each department in rotation.
• Collects patient specimens.
• Gathers patient data
• Handles patient medications.
• Provides assistance to staff and medical personnel as needed.
• Gathers patient supplies/carts and restocks departmental supplies as needed.
• Cleans and organizes workstation/environment as needed to promote patient/employee safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to work in a fast-paced env

Education

High School: Junior or Senior

Acceptance into WVU Med Ed, MTech, Jackson County Co-Op, or WIN Academy

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals invites student interns from WVU Med Ed, MTech, Jackson County Co-Op Internship Program, or WIN Academy to participate in a rotating internship across hospital departments. Interns will operate hospital equipment, assist with specimens and medications, document actions, and communicate professionally with patients, visitors, staff and providers.

Scheduled weekly hours are 20; this non-exempt internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on learning in