Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
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Brief Description
Brief Description
Every day, Cooley Dickinson Health Care is engaged in moving health care forward for the Pioneer Valley, and for all of the people we serve—including you. With expertise, technology and facilities right here, and with the advanced resources of our partners at Mass General Brigham, we’re making strides that are transforming lives. (from cooleydickinson.org)
Interns with Cooley Dickinson Hospital are often tasked with a variety of roles to help support the daily operations of the hospital to better serve their patients and guests. Departments rotations are dependent on hospital needs and intern schedules, but may include: Radiology, Nutrition, Main Desk, Nurses Dept., Rehab, Laboratory, Pharmacy or Surgical Daycare.
**Prior Onboarding Paperwork & up-to-date immunizations required**
Ways To Partner
Ways To Partner
Internship Site
Volunteer Opportunity
Common Job Responsibilities
Common Job Responsibilities
Administrative and Organizational Tasks
Organizing and assembling files and paperwork
Preparing paperwork and files
Greeting guests at Main Desk
Organized materials
Learning Patient Care
Escort patients around hospital
Shadowed and assisted nurses in their daily tasks
Observation of various departments
Prepared patient areas and supplies
Learning how to use and move equipment carefully and adjusted to patient care
Skills Needed
Skills Needed
Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Ability to follow procedure/directions
Attention to detail & strong observation skills
Prioritize Sanitization & Organization
Values Needed
Values Needed
Respecting Privacy
Consistent & Reliable
Caring, Compassionate, Empathetic
Teamwork
Knowledge Needed
Knowledge Needed
Familiarity with healthcare and/or customer service settings preferred
Human Anatomy
Foundational Customer Service Skills
Related Career Paths
Related Career Paths
Nurse or Nurses Assistant
Transport Services
Nutrition
Radiology Technician
Hospital Laboratory
Patient Services
Advice from Past Interns
Advice from Past Interns
“Be confident, ask for help when you need it (communicate), and try to make the most of your experience (be observant, pay attention, stay focused)." (CDH Intern, '23)
"Actively listen and engage with your mentors.There is no better way to learn then to get raw information and honest opinions from the medical professionals themselves. The experience is what you make it, take full advantage of it." (CDH Intern, '23)
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