About the role#
This internship provides high school students with hands-on experience in a clinical environment. You will work 8 to 10 hours per week in either the PACU or Radiology department. This role is part of a pre-approved Sanford clinical internship program.
What you'll do#
- Assist with direct patient care and basic health needs.
- Document care services and handle department clerical tasks.
- Follow sanitation standards and keep supplies stocked.
- Support team projects and administrative duties.
- Attend training and development sessions to learn about hospital operations.
- Comply with all assigned patient safety duties.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a high school student in a pre-approved Sanford clinical program.
- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific competencies.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Familiarity with the healthcare industry.
Location & details#
- Location: Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It operates as the largest rural health system in the United States. The organization maintains 47 medical centers and over 200 senior care locations through the Good Samaritan Society. Its network serves more than one million patients across a large geographic area.
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