RIT Co-op: Hospital IT Applications in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health

SUMMARY

As an RIT Co-op student with Rochester Regional Health's Hospital IT Applications team, you will help with project coordination with a focus on the learning project lifecycle by supporting the PMO and project managers. Additionally, you will own simple, well-defined projects end-to-end under guidance, applying the PMO's standards and phase-gate process.

• STATUS: Co-op, single block starting in January 2027. Must be a matriculated student at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) while completing co-op.
• LOCATION: Hybrid with occasional on-site requirement at our Riedman Campus in Rochester, NY
• DEPARTMENT: IT PMO
• SCHEDULE: M-F, days. Full-time availability needed.

• Follow the PMO's standards, methodology, and templates consistently.

• Work within phase-gate project governance — gate planning, operational readiness, and go/no-go criteria.

• Maintain consistent, clear communication with the project team and stakeholders; manage expectations.

• Participate in governance and steering reporting; keep RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) and decisions current.

• Use PMO tools for planning, tracking, and reporting; maintain accurate documentation.

• Assess and evaluate hardware needs and specifications as needed for projects.

• Operate within the healthcare context — HIPAA, clinical and operational stakeholders, a patient-safety mindset, and disciplined change control.

• Provide project coordination: scheduling, logistics, meeting facilitation, action / RAID / decision tracking, and documentation upkeep.

• Own simple, well-scoped projects end-to-end under guidance (e.g., relocating equipment, or coordinating a cloud application that requires SSO).

• Keep project information and PMO tools current and accurate.

• Communicate consistently with the project team; escalate issues promptly.

• Apply PMO standards and templates; build toward independent project management.

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

PAY RANGE: $20.00 - $20.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.