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Onamia, MN, USA | Hourly | 14.55 per hour | Part Time

Rural Healthcare Internship

(Rehab Services , Radiology, Med/Surg)

Summary

This internship offers an exciting opportunity for motivated high school juniors or seniors, and currently enrolled college students pursuing healthcare degrees, to gain firsthand experience within a dynamic rural healthcare organization. As a Rural Healthcare Intern, you will collaborate closely with various clinical team members, assisting with essential tasks while developing a comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations and patient care within a rural context. You will gain insight into the health system's overarching mission, encompassing its brand and the diverse needs of patients, residents, and clients across various service lines in a rural setting. Furthermore, you will contribute to enhancing patient care by undertaking a meaningful project within a clinical department.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job include:

+ Participating in rotations across various clinical departments to gain exposure to different healthcare settings.*

+ Collaborating closely with an assigned mentor to complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.*

+ Ensuring efficient patient flow by preparing and pulling patient charts.*

+ Providing safe and comfortable transport for patients, residents, and clients. *

+ Maintaining organized and welcoming patient rooms through cleaning, restocking supplies, and preparation. *

+ Contributing to data-driven care by accurately collecting healthcare data. *

+ Facilitating timely diagnostics by transporting laboratory specimens. *

+ Providing valuable social and emotional support by offering companionship to patients and residents. *

+ Adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines regarding patient information.*

+ Supporting patient well-being by assisting with nutritional services.*

+ Enhancing the quality of life for patients and residents by supporting therapeutic activities.*

+ Developing foundational clinical knowledge by learning and assisting with clinical diagnostics under supervision to support patient care.

+ Contributing to departmental advancement by undertaking a specific project aimed at improving patient care processes or outcomes, with guidance from your mentor and department staff.

Required Education and Experience

+ Must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school with the intention of completing graduation requirements OR actively pursuing a postsecondary healthcare degree with an expected graduation date beyond 2025 OR currently enrolled in a college program not graduating in 2025.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

+ Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage tasks effectively.

+ Possess strong written and oral communication skills to interact professionally with team members and patients.

+ Previous experience in a healthcare setting is a plus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a temporary, part-time internship requiring 10-20 hours per week, commencing on May 26th, 2025, and concluding on September 1st, 2025.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.