Biomedical Internship Opportunity
DCH Health System
Under local ownership and leadership for more than 90 years, the DCH Health System has continually evolved to offer advanced caring to West Alabama. Today, the DCH Health System includes DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, and Fayette Medical Center.
DCH Regional Medical Center is the cornerstone of the DCH system. The 583-bed Regional Medical Center offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.
Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates important specialty services, including the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.
Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques, and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.
Through these hospitals, the Health System provides a wide range of healthcare services.
Mission Statement
We serve to improve the health of our patients and community.
Vision
To inspire the respect and trust of our community and reach the top 10% of our class in all measures.
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About this Opportunity:
We are looking for motivated professionals to join our cutting-edge team and implement technology solutions to improve healthcare quality and safety, improve patient care, and engage patients and their families in their healthcare.
As a Biomedical Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on real-time and meaningful projects, develop your technical skills, collaborate and network with various teams, and receive mentorship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under supervision, evaluates biomedical equipment issues; implements appropriate repairs as assigned; and performs planned maintenance, safety, and environmental inspections.
- Assists more experienced technicians on progressive repairs and resolution, as assigned.
- Under supervision, performs equipment acceptance inspection.
- Under supervision, performs preventive maintenance on electronic medical devices determined by the employer.
- Under supervision, performs corrective maintenance on electronic medical devices determined by the employer.
- Maintains documentation on preventive and corrective maintenance performed as instructed by employer.
- Observes and practice safety precautions in healthcare facilities.
Schedule
- Flexible
Compensation
- This position does not qualify for compensation or benefits
Internship Requirements:
Must be currently pursuing a Biomedical, Electronics, or Computer Science degree.
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Desire to learn and share ideas in a collaborative work environment
DCH is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at DCH via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of DCH. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DCH as a result of the referral or through other means.