Paid Clinical Experience for
Pre- Professional Students
by
William Realyvasquez
Unpublicized Hospital Positions
 Several positions exist that require minimal
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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
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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, nonclinical 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
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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
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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
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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
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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;
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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
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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/environ
mental 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
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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
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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,
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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
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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;
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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