Tier 3

Assistant Director of Department, POD 3

Britney Nguyen

Infusion Center

Shifts Available: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-12:00pm & 12:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Second floor of the Cancer Center

This is an outpatient unit, where treatment can be as brief as a quick injection or require a full-day transfusion, meaning the patients go home on the same day. This unit provides intravenous treatment for patients who are undergoing critical transfusions such as blood, chemotherapy, gene-conversion therapy, etc. Most patients in this unit are ambulatory, so Health Scholars role includes assisting with workflow - such as bringing the patient to their room, ensuring they are comfortable, taking vital signs, restocking, setting up new rooms, etc - as well as having sacred and meaningful interactions with the patients and family members during life-saving treatments.

Department Coordinator: Jane Nguyen

Coordinator Email: sjoinfusion@copehealthscholars.org

Department Manual (Currently Unavailable)

Department Coordinator: Melissa Lopez

Coordinator Email: sjoonco@copehealthscholars.org

Department Manual

Oncology

Shifts Available: Every Day; 6:00AM-10:00AM, 10:00AM-2:00PM, 2:00PM-6:00PM, 6:00PM-10:00PM

Location: Third floor of Building One

Health Scholars working in Oncology will have the opportunity to work with patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy in addition to interacting with overflow patients transferred over from other hospital floors. Many of the patients on the floor may be under isolation precautionary measures, so your assistance with staff members is heavily requested. In addition, you will have the opportunity to converse with patients on a one-on-one basis and help them navigate through educational videos. Personable and good communication skills will be required for this floor due to the in depth interactions students may experience. My story and patient partners is highly valued and encouraged for use on this floor. Please remember some or all the patients are in a constant state of pain and that your presence and conversation provides them a lot of comfort.

Please note, students shifting on the unit are required to be compliant with Varicella and Tdap vaccination requirements. Students with waivers for either vaccination will not be permitted to shift.

Radiology

Shifts Available: Every Day 6:00 AM-10:00 AM, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, 6:00 PM-10:00 PM

Location: Between Building 1 and 3 on the First Floor

Health Scholars on Radiology will have the opportunity to work very closely with the X-Ray and ultrasound technologists and the CT registered nurses. The Radiology Department is open to inpatient and outpatient patients and has five main modalities: X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and MRI. Radiology is unique in that scholars are able to observe different procedures, such as fluoroscopies, biopsies, lumbar taps, and more! Health Scholars can also accompany X-Ray technologists on their portable X-Ray runs. Radiology is an observational unit with plenty of opportunities to engage with staff members, radiology technologists in training, and radiologists. Health Scholars are able to accompany patients throughout their entire journey through radiology--from their transfer from CV pre-op or another department to their X-Ray or CT procedure and finally to their discharge at CV post-op. On Radiology, Health Scholars can practice their communication skills, organization skills, and learn new medical terms and radiology procedures. As on any other floor, being proactive and making your presence known on the department will help you make the most out of your shifts!

Department Coordinator: Anh-Tho Nguyen

Coordinator Email: sjorad@copehealthscholars.org

Department Manual (Currently Unavailable)

Department Coordinator: Nathan Mermilliod

Coordinator Email: sjorehab@copehealthscholars.org

Department Manual (Currently Unavailable)

Rehabilitation

Shifts Available: Monday- Friday; 8:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-5:00PM

Location: Providence Building

This outpatient floor is the only unit in the providence building where scholars are active. Rehabilitation is a unique floor where scholars are able to shadow Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists. Not only can scholars observe treatment but they can also assist with certain exercises and be involved in their progress. Scholars learn to handle equipment and witness the kind of treatments needed to heal from certain injuries. A typical day for a scholar can vary from wiping down equipment, restocking, interacting with patients, taking vitals and assisting with exercises. The most rewarding part of this floor is being able to witness patients improve and progress as the weeks go on.

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