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Location:
Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201
Summary:
Accepting applications until March 31, 2026. We will begin the interview process in March and will communicate via email.
Internship Dates: June 1 - August 7, 2026.
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Hours/Schedule: At least 20 hours per week. Shifts will vary depending on the department
The School to Career High School Internship can be a position in any of the following:
- Ambulance
- IT Service Center
- Nursing Assistant
- Radiology Support Associate
- Therapy Support Associate
Candidates will share which position(s) they are interested in during the interview process.
The School to Career position may involve one or more of the essential job functions below depending on the position.
Essential Job Functions:
* Ambulance Department: Assists the EMS staff with checking and cleaning ambulances. Assist EMS with restocking, cleaning, and remaking cots after ambulance calls. Assist with rooming patients from triage in the Emergency Department. Assist with code entry from ambulance calls and department statistics. Assist with various patient care needs in the Emergency Department. Observe patient care.
* IT Service Center: Assists the IT Service Center staff in a variety of PC and PC peripheral deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Demonstrates knowledge of configuring PCs, problem-solving of Operating System and hardware issues, and proper cable management. Completes assigned tasks with a focus on quality, safety, and customer service.
* Nursing Assistant: Assists with personal care/comforts. Demonstrates knowledge of location and use of basic and special equipment, i.e., dine maps, wheelchairs, IV poles/pumps, etc. Performs equipment cleaning, monitoring and set-up. Maintains unit organization by stocking supply areas. Ensures that all client requests are being appropriately and adequately addressed in a timely fashion.
* Radiology Support Associate: Assists staff in x-ray, CT, and Nuclear Medicine. Patient intake including preliminary questionnaire and dressing. Preparing scan tables and positioning patients. Cleaning rooms and equipment. Stocking supplies and linens. Transporting patients. Attending to patients during exams.
* Therapy Support Associate: Assists with activities of daily living (ADL) training in accordance with Standards of Care. Demonstrates knowledge of location and use of basic and special equipment, i.e., walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, O2 – portable and wall, and etc. Performs equipment cleaning, adjusting, and set-up. Assists with proper transferring, weight-bearing, and self-care techniques and precautions correlating to surgical procedures and co-existing diagnosis. Assists with gait, reinforcing proper patterns and sequencing.
* Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior to Supervisor.
* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Additional Information
Certification: * Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System Notes: * Must be at least 16 years old by June 1, 2026 Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. Physical Demands : • Sit: Occasionally (5-33%) • Stand: Frequently (34-66%) • Walk: Frequently (34-66%) • Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) • Reach: Frequently (34-66%) • Crawl: Rarely (1-4%) • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%) • Twist: Frequently (34-66%) • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) • See: Continuously (67-100%) • Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands: • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds) Working Conditions: • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: * Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. * Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. * Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. * Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. DVisit the Employer site for more details