Many incoming interns are interested in employment in St. John Health Laboratories- some shortly after admission into the Clinical Program, some the summer prior to the start of the Clinical Program and others after the Clinical Program begins. In order to accommodate those interested in employment in a timely manner, upon admission into the School of Medical Technology all interns are processed into a ‘contingent’ associate position by the Human Resources Department. These positions are designed to fit around the Intern’s academic schedule for those who wish to supplement their income during the clinical internship year. These positions, however, are voluntary and are not required for admission to the program.
The St. John Health employment application process begins during the School of Medical Technology interview procedure. As part of St. John Health screening process applicants are asked to complete 2 forms (Application for Employment & Pre-Employment Background Investigation Authorization) and complete an on-line St. John Health Pre-Employment Assessment Tool (PEAT).
In general, employment of an intern in St. John Health Laboratories department can include but is not limited to:
- Performing standard laboratory techniques according to established and approved protocols at the discretion of the manager/pathologist of a particular area and after completing an intern rotation or appropriate training in the assigned area
- Maintaining equipment records
- Performing quality assurance activities related to test performance
- Following established system, hospital and department policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control
- Complying with the requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies
