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Paid Clinical Experience for Pre- Professional StudentsbyWilliam Realyvasquez
Unpublicized Hospital Positions Several positions exist that require
minimal education and cost in order to obtain paying position at a hospital
Unit Secretary Monitor Technician Emergency Medical Technician Certified Nursing Assistant Phlebotomy Technician
Benefits
More patient interaction than most volunteer opportunities
Experience an unadulterated view for the way a hospital operates
Letters of Recommendation Pay for time Worked Very flexible Hours
Unit Secretary
Transcribes medical orders.
Greets people at the nurses' station and answers their questions or refers them to appropriate staff members.
Performs unit-based, non-clinical duties related to the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
Organizes activities at the nurses' station.
Requirements
High School or equivalent preferred.
Unit secretary and Medical Terminology Course .
Office or hospital experience preferred.
Excellent customer service skills required.
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Education
Flex-Ed Continuing Education Services Chino , Ca
Course Cost: 250.00 Length: 6 weeks, Meeting 1 day a
week for 4 hours Starting Pay: Approximately 12.00 p/hr Estimated time for return on
educational investment; usually 1st paycheck
Hours and Positions Available Usually 12 hours shifts but some 8
hours available Full time: 3 shifts per week of 12s Partime : 2 Shifts per week of 12s Per Diem: 1 shift per week of 12s Full and part time positions offer full
benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Payed Time off
Positions are hospital wide
Monitor Technician
Cardiac monitor technicians check the heart rhythm patterns of patients to detect abnormal pattern variations.
They usually work in the emergency room, intensive care, or cardiac care units of hospitals.
These technicians are responsible for reviewing patients' records to determine normal heart rhythms. They monitor current patterns and note any deviations.
Cardiac monitor technicians observe the cardiac monitor screen and listen for an alarm to identify any abnormal heart rhythm variation. They notify nurses and doctors when medical attention is needed.
Requirements
High School or equivalent preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology
and unit secretary course preferred. Basic arrhythmia course completion. Office or hospital experience
preferred. Excellent customer service skills
required. BLS for Healthcare providers
Education
Flex-Ed Continuing Education Services Chino,Ca; http://flexed.com/
California School of Heath Sciences; http://www.hprovider.com/index.php
Course Cost: 250.00 Length: varies Can be offered free by employing
hospital Starting Pay: Approximately 13.00 p/hr Estimated time for return on educational
investment; usually 1st paycheck
Hours and Positions Available Usually 12 hours shifts but some 8
hours available Full time: 3 shifts per week of 12s Partime : 2 Shifts per week of 12s Per Diem: 1 shift per week of 12s Full and part time positions offer full
benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Payed Time off
Positions are hospital wide
EMT- Emergency Medical Technician
The Emergency Services Tech performs patient care and patient care- related activities under the supervision of an RN/LVN/MD.
Performs other support functions involving equipment/supplies/environmental maintenance.
EMT may handle/deliver IV solutions or instrument trays that contain medications in the process of setting up for procedures.
Requirements
High School/GED diploma or equivalent. Must have completed accredited school for EMT training.
One (1) year of pre-hospital experience preferred.
Excellent customer service skills required.
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Education
Many programs offered at local community colleges and ROP Programs, i.e Mt. SAC, Citrus College, Baldy View ROP, etc.
Length Usually 1 semester Accelerated Courses Available: 3 Week offered
by UCLA and 5 Week offered by Santa Ana College, and many others
Cost: Community College Tuition to approximately 1000.00 dollars for other programs
Starting pay: 13.00-15.00 Return on Investment: Approximately 2 pay
periods Stepping stone to becoming a Paramedic
Hours and Positions Available Usually 12 hours shifts but some 8 hours
available Full time: 3 shifts per week of 12s Partime : 2 Shifts per week of 12s Per Diem: 1 shift per week of 12s Full and part time positions offer full
benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Payed Time off
Many positions with local ambulance companies
Positions are emergency room only
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
CNAs have to perform various duties depending on the facility they work.
The main duty of the CNA is the daily management of their patients.
CNAs need to take care of the routine needs of the patients and report about the health of patients to their supervising nurse.
Requirements
High school level of knowledge. One year nurse assistant
experience preferred. Long term care experience is
preferred. Excellent customer service skills
required. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
certification required. BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Education
Available at many community colleges, private programs, and various ROP programs
Cost: Varies Length: Varies Starting Pay: 11.00- 13.00 p/hr Stepping stone to LVN and RN
degrees
Hours and Positions Available Usually 12 hours shifts but some 8
hours available Full time: 3 shifts per week of 12s Partime : 2 Shifts per week of 12s Per Diem: 1 shift per week of 12s Full and part time positions offer full
benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Payed Time off
Positions are hospital wide
Phlebotomy Technician
A phlebotomist draws blood from patients for analysis or transfusion.
Requirements
Phlebotomy Technician I or II licensure from CA DHS (after 1/1/07).
One year as a phlebotomist preferably in a Hospital Laboratory environment.
LA City Fire Card. Strong verbal and written
communication skills.
Education
California School of Health Sciences; http://www.hprovider.com/
60 Hours of didactic practive 40 Hours of clinical practice State Licensing Exam Cost: 1350.00 Starting Pay: 15.00 Return on Investment: Two pay
period
Hours and Positions Available Usually 8 hour shifts but some 12 hour
available Full time Partime Per Diem Full and part time positions offer full
benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Payed Time off
Positions are in Laboratory only Good experience for those wishing to
become CLS