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The intern provides basic patient care activities, hospitality rounds, and clerical support as delegated by the RN. Responsibilities include restocking supplies, cleaning equipment, and assisting the unit secretary with administrative tasks.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be current high school students (rising seniors/seniors) with one year of Health Tech education or a similar workforce program. A work permit is required for students under 18.
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Job description
A Brief Overview The High School Patient Care Intern (HSPCI) completes patient care activities and provides clerical support as delegated by the RN What You Will Do Hospitality Rounds
Water pitcher with fresh water and ice (confirm with RN that ok for pt to drink)
Ask if would like another blanket
Incentive spirometer at bedside (confirm with RN that pt needs one)
Market context
Ohio high school patient care internships
In Ohio, patient care internships for high school students are often limited and can draw interest from candidates with health-tech coursework or other workforce training. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for students who can balance school with hands-on care settings and meet age, permit, and program requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm eligibility, then prepare proof of your Health Tech education and work permit if you are under 18.
Set-up empty room for admission (unit specific) Restock
Warming cabinet with bath wipes; rotate stock
Yellow isolation caddies
Patient Room
Non-sterile gloves
Ambu bag at bedside
Flowmeter
Suction head
Unit specific items Audits
White board audit
Name of RN and UAP; if missing, add them
Today’s date; if missing, add date
Name of team; if missing, add team’s name Clean equipment (ask UAP how to clean if forget)
BP machines
Thermometer (temporal)
Glucometer
IV Pumps
Telemetry boxes
WOW and WOW stands
Desk top computers Make unit-based packets
Admission packets
Other as defined by unit Volunteer Cart
Get volunteer cart from volunteer services and round on the unit Assist Unit Secretary
File paperwork under direction of unit secretary
Greet visitors
Answer the phone
Answer the intercom When patient discharged, carry patient belongings to curbside Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education Current High School student (rising Senior/Senior) who has completed one year of Health Tech education or a participant of another Workforce Development identified program. (Required) and Work Permit Required for students under the age of 18 (Required) Work Experience less than 1 year Entry-level position Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Basic patient care skills. (Preferred proficiency) Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency) Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency) Flexibility. (Required proficiency) Patient focused. (Required proficiency) Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn. (Required proficiency) Basic computer data entry skills. (Required proficiency) Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal. (Required proficiency) Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements 10%25
