Health Sciences Paid Internship

Job Description

Position: Health Sciences Paid Internship

The Health Sciences paid internship offers an invaluable opportunity for seniors enrolled in the Health Sciences Academy to gain practical experience in an occupational setting. This program combines on-the-job training with relevant academic and technical instruction, providing a comprehensive learning experience.

Key Program Details:

• Program Type: Paid Internship
• Target Audience: Seniors enrolled in the Health Sciences Academy
• Learning Model: Blends on-the-job training with academic/technical instruction
• Credit Earning: Earns two units of credit upon successful completion of 360 hours per year (180 hours per semester).
• Performance Evaluation: Students will receive a grade based on job performance, evaluated by the employer every six weeks.

Internship Application and Placement Process:

Students will compete for internship positions, and placement is contingent upon meeting employer requirements. The process may include:

• Application submission
• Interviews
• Aptitude tests
• Drug screening
• Criminal record check

Note: Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the internship site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Enrollment Status: Must be a rising Health Sciences Academy Senior.
• Academic Standing: Must be in current good standing as a Health Sciences Academy member.
• GPA: A minimal weighted GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Background Checks: Acceptable Criminal Background Check and an acceptable disciplinary and attendance history are mandatory.
• Work Commitment: Ability to work 12-15 hours/week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to complete a minimum of 360 hours prior to the internship’s completion (summer hours are not included in this total).
• Preferred Coursework: Anatomy and Physiology is preferred.

About ECU Health:

ECU Health is a dedicated, mission-driven academic healthcare system committed to serving over 1.4 million people across 29 counties in eastern North Carolina. It is a not-for-profit system comprising:

• 13,000 team members
• Nine hospitals
• A physician group with over 1,100 academic and community providers
• More than 180 primary and specialty clinics across over 130 locations

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to enhance the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through comprehensive patient care, education, and research.

General Statement on Employment:

ECU Health strives to hire the most qualified individuals who best meet the requirements for each vacant position. All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of various pre-employment screenings, which may include:

• Occupational health screening
• Criminal record check
• Education verification
• Reference checks
• Licensure verification

ECU Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and applicant qualifications. The organization prohibits discrimination and retaliation based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.