Student Intern

Valley Children's Healthcare

3mo ago

Internship
Full-time
Placement Program
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Madera

AI generated summary

You should have a high school diploma or GED, be enrolled in a CSU Fresno program with at least one semester completed, and preferably have interest or experience in healthcare.
You will assist with special projects, gather and organize data, prepare reports, and work closely with professionals to gain practical experience in various hospital departments.

Requirements

Prior experience in healthcare is preferred
Interest in healthcare is preferred
High school diploma as accredited by the US Department of Education or GED required
Current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate level degree program at California State University, Fresno and have completed at least one semester of classes
Position will be 150 hours in one semester. Schedule will be determined with leader of department.

Responsibilities

Provide a unique opportunity to interface and contribute to the development of hospital initiatives in various departments. Specific focus to special projects in assigned area. There is no hands on patient care. Under close supervision, perform entry level professional duties providing the opportunity for professional training in various departments within the hospital. Perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for successful performance. May perform duties such as gathering and organizing data to provide information for departmental special projects or reports, assist in preparing written reports; filling; accompany professional level employees on assignment. Assignments serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to the Hospital's organizational structure and services. Utilize Hospital and or department specific software to complete assignments. Specific activities vary by assignment.

FAQs

Is hands-on patient care involved in the internship?

No, there is no hands-on patient care involved in this internship.

What is the duration of the internship position?

The position will require a total of 150 hours to be completed in one semester.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

Prior experience in healthcare and an interest in healthcare are both preferred.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate level degree program at California State University, Fresno, and completion of at least one semester of classes.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The pay for this internship is $21.00 per hour.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Madera, CA.

How will the schedule for the internship be determined?

The schedule will be determined in coordination with the leader of the department.

Are there opportunities to work on special projects during the internship?

Yes, the internship provides the opportunity to contribute to special projects in assigned areas within the hospital.

Will interns be required to use any specific software?

Yes, interns will utilize hospital and/or department-specific software to complete their assignments.

Valley Children's Healthcare

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Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1952

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Valley Children’s Healthcare provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. Our independent, nonprofit network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex at our 358-bed children’s hospital as well as through partner hospitals, specialty care centers, satellite practices and primary care services. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center on the West Coast, and our pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to our Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Valley Children’s consistently ranks at the top of our peer group for quality patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and nursing excellence. Recognized as a Magnet® designated facility since 2004 and granted the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence™ in critical care, Valley Children’s neonatal and pediatric intensive care units achieve some of the lowest mortality rates in the country while treating some of the sickest kids. In 2021, U.S. News and World Report again named Valley Children’s one of the best children’s hospitals in the country in seven pediatric specialties. In affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine, Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency and fellowship programs provide first-class training for the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric surgical and medical specialists. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s partners with other providers and organizations throughout our 12-county service area to support delivering the best care to kids closer to home.