Summer Intern Program Application at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital – Thermopolis, Wyoming

Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital

Job Description

Summer Intern

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DEPARTMENT: Education

SUPERVISOR: Clinical and Staff Educator

STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE NAME:

APPROVED BY: CEO DATE: February 2022

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GENERAL:

In accordance with the Hot Springs County Hospital District DBA Hot Springs Health (HSH) Personnel Policy and Procedures and the requirements of our accrediting bodies, the employee will: support the mission “Partnering with our community for quality health and healing”, the five core values “Ownership, Always better than yesterday, Service first, Integrity, and Stewardship of our resources (OASIS). Our behavior creates our OASIS – a place where we can find safety, sustenance, and a pleasant change from the usual.

The established priorities of Quality, Service, Finance, People, and Growth, will be utilized in decision making. Furthermore, the employee will demonstrate the ability to manage time, maintain a safe and clean environment; practice confidentiality; treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy; accept change; accept and provide constructive feedback; work as a team player and adhere to the infection control, fire and safety, disaster and hazardous waste policies. The employee must also demonstrate the competencies for their position, and adhere to policies and procedures of their department. The employee will participate in quality improvement activities.

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following is a list of minimally required behaviors to assist the employee in partnering with our community:

Ownership

Accepts responsibility for actions, attitudes and health. Doing things right the first time, every time for excellent results. Accepts ownership of mistakes and takes constructive action to avoid repeating mistakes. Works with empowerment to the highest potential both as an individual and as part of the team. Unsatisfied with the status quo or just being “good.”

Always Better Than Yesterday

Performs at the highest level, always learning and looking for ways to improve, with an unwavering focus on safety. Celebrates and encourages the contributions of one another.

Constructively challenges the status quo by being flexible, adaptable and embracing change as a key element of our future success. Contributes to an environment that encourages creative thinking. Shares ideas and opinions, and supports opportunities to learn and grow.

Service First

Doing our best every day to anticipate and exceed the expectations of patients, providers and co-workers. Understands excellence is the result of team effort. Creates legendary experiences.

Integrity

Does the right things. Consistently open, honest, trustworthy and ethical. Demonstrates respect for patients, their families, staff, providers and the community.

Stewardship of Our Resources

Strives to care wisely for our human, financial and natural resources. Strengthens HSCMH as a partner in the community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The high school summer internship program is designed to enhance a student’s knowledge of healthcare services. Interns will experience a wide variety of settings as they assist and work in numerous departments and units. Interns will work under established hospital policies, procedures and standards with direction and guidance from a supervisor and mentor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Observe, or shadow healthcare workers in their job setting to gain knowledge and
2. understanding of healthcare careers.
3. Model employee service excellence standards in all interactions with HSH patients,

visitors, vendors and staff.

Performing a variety of routine manual duties as required, including but not limited to moving supplies, filing, and assisting nursing/clinical staff when appropriate.

Assist and work in non-clinical departments such as facilities (both indoors and outdoors), food service, and environmental services.

Respect and maintain the confidentiality of guests, patients, and operational business at all times.

Follow the policies and procedures of HSH at all times.

Other duties as assigned.

Summer Interns will NOT: a) Administer medications or prescribed treatments; b) remove sutures; c) perform lab draws; d) other clinical duties designated to licensed or certified employees.

The above duties are intended to describe the key aspects of the work performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive listing of requirements relative to the position. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. Education: The Summer Intern must have completed their high school sophomore year.
2. Licensure: NA
3. Experience:
   1. Required: None
   2. Preferred: Participation in Health Professions Club ( or similar entity)
4. Personal Skills: Must demonstrate all standards of behavior. Portrays a positive attitude in interactions with patients, their families, co-workers and supervisors. Follows through with assignments and displays good listening skills. Seeks out opportunities for learning new skills and procedures. Uses effective methods to work together with staff to accomplish goals. Practices good personal hygiene and wears professional attire appropriate to the area of assignment.

Essential Physical Abilities:

Ability to frequently walk lengthy distances. Navigate a wheelchair carrying an adult throughout the hospital. Must have adequate hearing capabilities to communicate effectively with a variety of customers.

Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to read and write English, perform simple math and handle small amounts of money. Ability to organize several tasks, to appropriately prioritize and complete.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills:

Must have basic computer skills to perform email, computerized HR functions and testing/learning requirements. Keyboard/computer experience, requiring use of fine motor skills and precise hand/eye coordination desirable.

Essential Interpersonal Skills: Must have the ability to portray a positive attitude In Interactions with patients, their families, co-workers and leadership. Excellent follow through with assignments and displaying good listening skills. Seeks out opportunities for learning new skills and procedures. Uses effective methods to work together with staff to accomplish goals and manage conflict effectively. Practices good personal hygiene and wears professional attire appropriate to area of assignment. Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.

Exposure to Hazards: General safety:

Physical hazards from equipment, processes or materials. Exposure to moderate noise, potential exposure to chemicals.