I liked how I had an opportunity to get a head start on a career that I will pursue in the future. As a student, they also work around your schedule so they are very understanding.
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Social Work Intern
May - August 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere and community that I worked with. I enjoyed having the ability to not only grow as a social worker but also as a person.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had the opportunity to connect with more Social Workers working in the Rochester Regional Health System.
Advice
Use your supervision wisely so that you can get the most out of your experience. Be consistent and be kind to not only yourself but those around you. Lastly, have fun.
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EXCEL intern
June - August 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Working with a nurse preceptor was very beneficial to my learning as I was able to get a feel for a nurse's typical day/ patient load/ sense of flow while furthering my education on certain procedures and medications, while working therapeutic communication and providing care to patients.
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Housekeeping Aide
February 2017 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Team working
What I wish was different
Trained longer
Advice
It’s a good way to get your foot in the door
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Pharmacy Technician
November 2017 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
My co workers were very supportive and just all around a good time.
What I wish was different
Management being more organized.
Advice
Go in with a good work ethic.
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Patient Care Technician
August 2019 • Newark, NY
What I liked
Working with patients. Great hospital experience.
What I wish was different
More hands on training in orientation.
Advice
You have to know how to work with people and be able to show empathy to your sick patients and their families.
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Patient Care Technician
January 2016 • Greece, NY
What I liked
It's preparing me for my nursing career by interacting with patients. I spent my time floating to different areas in the hospital but most of my time was spent on the orthopedic floor.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I have had this job for almost three years now and I still like what I do.
Advice
Take the time to explore your career field. I was lucky enough to get this job before I started my degree so I already knew nursing was for me. This helped me a ton in my decision making because not everything if for you. So definitely take the time to volunteer, work, or get shadow in your field of interest.
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Nurse Intern
June - August 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Working one on one with a nurse preceptor on patient populations that I had no previous experience with.
What I wish was different
Advice
Take full advantage of the off- unit shadow opportunities and market yourself during the weekly seminars.
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Biomedical Engineering Department Intern
June - August 2017 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
I learned how to service all of the non-imaging machines Rochester General Hospital uses, and was able to learn more about how imaging and nuc-med machines work.
What I wish was different
It was an unpaid internship, which is not a problem, but would have been nice to be paid.
Advice
Always ask to learn more.
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Patient Care Technician
June 2017 • Greece, NY
What I liked
I love the atmosphere and experience that i've been given
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
If you are not sure if nursing is for you and you are in the major, consider taking this opportunity.
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Clerical intern
October 2017 - July 2018 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
the people that I worked with
What I wish was different
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Patient Care Technician
June 2017 - July 2018 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
The people I worked with were awesome, great to get experience in the medical world and to see various medical procedures.
What I wish was different
I wish the hospital was more flexible schedule wise, the shifts can be really long.
Advice
Make sure you're mentally prepared to deal with the suffering and pain you see in a hospital, it can be very emotionally tiring and draining over a long time. Get help if you need it.
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Volunteer
July - August 2018 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
I liked interacting with patients and assisting them/ talking to them.
What I wish was different
Sometimes there was not enough for me to do at the hospital.
Advice
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to do something meaningful with their free time. I felt that my experience was very rewarding.
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Pharmacy Technician
November 2017 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Job gives good amount of weekly hours and management is very understanding.
What I wish was different
Advice
Learn to adapt to any situation, because if something unplanned can happen it probably will.
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Patient Care Technician
July 2019 • Newark, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the experience and working with all of the nurses and techs. They definitely taught me a lot
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be shy. Ask questions and talk to people.
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Information Security Engineer
January - August 2018 • Irondequoit, NY
What I liked
Lots of new things to learn everyday and really awesome people to work with.
What I wish was different
PTO and holiday pay.
Advice
Ask questions. People are more than willing to help you if you simply ask them.
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Patient Care Technician
August 2017 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
This is an great way to gain experience in the medical field while still in college, especially is someone is planning to apply for higher education in the health care.
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Patient Care Technician
August 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
The atmosphere and the people I work with are phenomenal. I love helping the patients that I work with and really getting a personal connection with everyone I meet.
What I wish was different
Advice
Dont take anything for granted. When things get difficult or frustrating keep pushing on. Also, be ready to learn. You will get to know alot if you open your mind.
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Graphic Design Intern
May - August 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the people I worked with and that I was involved in a lot of individual projects as well as collaborative
What I wish was different
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Pharmacy Technician
July 2018 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Working at the hospital is meaningful work that is a direct service to others! You can see that the time you spend is work is always benefitting to others.
What I wish was different
I wish that we had been more adequately staffed.
Advice
It is helpful to have some experience working in a pharmacy setting prior to working here!
