About the role#
The JCS MedEd Student Intern role provides high school juniors and seniors with hands-on experience in a clinical setting. You will rotate through different hospital departments, assisting staff and supporting patient care. This is a part-time position designed for students currently enrolled in the WVU Med Ed, MTech, Jackson County Co-Op, or WIN Academy programs.
What you'll do#
- Perform assigned duties within your specific rotational area.
- Interact with patients and assist them based on departmental requirements.
- Operate hospital equipment and handle medical supplies, including biological testing, following established safety procedures.
- Collect patient specimens and gather necessary patient data.
- Handle patient medications and restock supplies as needed.
- Communicate professionally with visitors, staff, and medical providers.
- Answer phones, route calls, and transcribe messages.
- Complete department-specific documentation.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment to ensure patient and employee safety.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in high school as a junior or senior.
- Acceptance into the WVU Med Ed, MTech, Jackson County Co-Op, or WIN Academy program.
- Ability to stand and walk for 4 to 12 hours per day.
- Physical capacity to lift up to 60 pounds and push carts weighing over 200 pounds.
- Manual dexterity and visual/oral acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.
- Strong multitasking and communication skills.
- Comfort working in environments with potential exposure to biohazards, chemicals, and communicable diseases.
Location & details#
- Location: Ranson, West Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week.
About WVU Medicine
WVU Medicine is the largest health system in West Virginia. Founded in 1996, the organization operates 25 hospitals and five institutes across the state. It employs over 35,000 people and maintains more than 3,400 licensed beds. The system provides care in areas including neurosurgery, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.
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