Clinical Co-op - Interventional Radiology - Current High School Juniors
Job Summary
As a high school junior in this co-op opportunity, you'll work closely with Registered Nurses in the Interventional Radiology (IR) department at GMC in Danville. IR nurses work with radiologists and technologists on minimally invasive, image-guided procedures using X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasound.
Job Duties
Assist the nursing team to prep patients, monitor them during sedation, and provide post-procedure care — making sure they’re safe, comfortable, and have great outcomes. If your students are curious about high-tech medicine and love hands-on care, IR nursing is a dynamic and rewarding path worth exploring!
This is a great opportunity for hands on learning for those interested in nursing and Radiology.
The IR nursing co-op opportunity will be located at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville only.
The IR nursing co-op opportunity is limited.
Must be a high school junior.
Must attach a resume to application as required for the co-op. Please indicate your year in high school on your resume. Must be a current junior.
The co-op program is an educational and clinical work experience for the high school students. The individual is responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of patient care tasks. The performance of tasks allows the care team to provide quality care.
Assist with patient care
Assist with patient transfer
Assist in care and maintenance of equipment and technology
Assist with clerical responsibilities
Suggest areas of improvement
Position Details
- The position will focus on providing patient care within a clinical scope of practice.
- Fulfills designated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care (non-assessment).
- Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to standards.
- Assists with patient transfer and transport as needed.
- Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting, and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Assists in clerical responsibilities as required for task completion.
- Suggests issues for improvement and offer solutions on issues.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Skills
Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Teamwork; Computer Literacy; Clinical SkillsAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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