High School Intern, Clinical, Non Certified - Outpatient Therapy
Sanford Health
Summary
Contributes to Sanford operations and processes while obtaining first hand experiences that align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Job description
Summary
Contributes to Sanford operations and processes while obtaining first hand experiences that align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Job Description
Works collaboratively with organization leadership, enhancing knowledge and skills and improving the delivery of quality healthcare.
Assists in a clinical setting, based on assigned department/team with delegated responsibilities. Complies with all patient safety related duties assigned. Dependent on setting, may be asked to provide assistance in providing customer service to meet basic patient needs and related activities. Assists staff with transporting patients, providing supplies and equipment, serving food, and maintaining cleanliness in work environment.
Assists in the completion of projects and administrative duties delegated, while developing skills related to the assigned function and/or location. Attends training and development opportunities, learning about various processes and functions within the organization.
Requirements
- Part of a pre-approved Sanford clinical internship program as a high school student
- Knowledge of healthcare industry helpful
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.