Clinical Shadowing

Job Description

Job Description

CLINICAL SHADOWING (student)

Memphis, TN

• Education

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title : Clinical Shadowing

Location : variable

Department : variable

Status : part-time or full-time; unpaid

Eligible : pre-MD / DO students, pre-NP, pre-PA, pre-Dental, pre-Psychology

APPLICATION CYCLE

Rotation Start Dates January 1 - April 30

Rotation Start Dates May 1- July 31

Rotation Start Dates August 1 - December 31

POSITION SUMMARY

Experience healthcare for the urban underserved, as you observe employees working in the context of distinctively Christian service. Learn what it looks like to point to Jesus as both the source of ability and the true healer, by incorporating spiritual practices into healthcare. Shadowing is available across departments, including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and spiritual. Common opportunities to observe include patient encounters, team huddles, in-office procedures, clinical support activities, administrative operations, and / or community events. Shadowing rotations are generally 1 - 2 half days per week for 4 weeks, but this is variable depending on the type of shadowing desired.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Keep pace with preceptor

Minimize distraction / interference

Strictly adhere to patient confidentiality

Maintain professional appearance

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education : enrollment in, or completion of, high school or equivalent.

Skills / abilities : accompanying in a fast-paced environment required; prolonged standing and maneuvering within small exam rooms required (most locations); adherence to universal, bloodborne, airborne, and sterile precautions required.

Licenses / certifications : BLS preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Age at least 16 years old

Current government-issued ID, plus wearable badge (temporary badge available if needed)

Signed confidentiality, liability and media consent forms

Immunization records including TB, HBV, and Flu (depending on season)

Complete HIPAA training module

Spiritual Health didactic training (optional)