Rush University Medical Center · 3 hours ago
Student Intern I-22502
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.60/hr - $16.60/hrRush University Medical Center is seeking Student Interns for a career development summer session. Interns will gain hands-on experience in various departments, learning job-specific tasks and understanding day-to-day operations while exemplifying Rush's mission and values.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Medical Center Engineering: Students assist department staff as they operate, maintain, repair, inspect and upgrade/improve all of the Medical Center buildings and the related systems/equipment, for example: Electrical systems, Carpentry, Painting, HVAC, Plumbing, Inventory Control, etc
Clinical Engineering: Students assist department staff with proper management of diagnostic, therapeutic, and life support equipment, including: new equipment inventory and safety test; maintain device histories of individual pieces of equipment; repair and scheduled maintenance of all patient diagnostic, therapeutic, and life support equipment here at Rush
Nursing units: Students perform specific tasks in various units that assist in increased patient satisfaction and improved patient experience; units include: NICU, Case Management, OR, ER, Mother/Child, 9 North, Oncology outpatient, Child Psych/Day school, PAR, Interventional Radiology, Hospital Administration, etc
Teaching Aid Assistant: Helps establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, advance physical and intellectual competencies, support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance, establish positive and productive relationships with families, and maintain a commitment to professionalism
Marketing and Communications/Graphic Design: Student assists department staff as they manage Rush's marketing, advertising and branding efforts. The office is responsible for public relations, including media relations and internal communications; and oversight of the University's and Medical Center's websites
Alzheimer Disease Center: Under supervision, student conducts a variety of established functions to engage diverse communities in Alzheimer’s disease outreach, education and research. The student will assist with outreach events and activities for older adults centered on the topics of healthy aging and Alzheimer’s disease
Information Systems: Student will perform simple projects using basic computer skills. Student will be an accountable team member, meet agreed deliverables and deadlines, and communicate clearly with peers and management
Off-Site Locations: Under supervision, students will assist partnered organizations and other off-site Rush facilities with a variety projects, tasks, and engage with the community. Students will perform specific tasks as directed; organization include: PAWS Chicago, Block Electric, Rush Oak Park, etc
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in an accredited Chicagoland high school
Must be interested in health science or STEM careers
Should display high level leadership skills, work ethic, and appropriate ethical and professional behaviors
Should possess basic computer skills and knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed and able to work without supervision
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
Exceptional customer service skills; should be enthusiastic, friendly, dependable, and flexible
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
Founded in 1837
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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