Medical Surgical Paid Intern

Willamette Valley Medical Center

15 hours week

10 week intern program

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardio Pulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center.

Where We Are:

McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more€¦

Position Summary:

The Medical Surgical Unit Paid Intern plays a key role in maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked patient care environment while assisting with transportation tasks. This position provides an opportunity to develop valuable employability skills, including teamwork, organization, time management, and problem-solving in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent

• Must be 18 years old

• Must have CPR certification

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of established standards for cleaning patient rooms between visits to include all equipment, bed, floor, walls, or anything else used on the prior patient visit. Position the room for the next patient visit with fresh linen on stretcher.

• Transport specimens and blood as applicable.

• Respond to calls from rooms for extra supplies and equipment.

• Keep hallways clear and passable.

• Stocking supplies: Keeps supplies stocked in Patient Rooms, Supply Carts, and blanket and fluid warmers. Transport Responsibilities: Transport supplies, specimens, and patients as delegated.

• Provide necessary articles for transport, including oxygen tanks, monitors, patient charts, documents and supplies.

• Assist in transporting of patients as needed.

• Assist with monthly department audits

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment

• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

• Strong computer skills

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making

EEOC Statement:

Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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