I enjoyed being able to rotate throughout different pathology disciplines such as autopsy, neuropathology, histology, and cytology.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship would have been longer.
Advice
Ask professors if they know of any options for you. It was one of my professors that got me in contact with the pathologist I worked under.
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Patient Care technician
May 2018 • Altoona, PA
What I liked
The ICU
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Great experience definitely do it
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PCT
July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
All the employees are super helpful and willing to teach
What I wish was different
Advice
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Patient Care Tech
May 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Helping patients, laughing with them, learning about them, learning about caring for different types of patients, being be the patients literal lifeline. Calling the nurse when they physically couldn't get up or breathe, etc. Feeling wanted and needed by someone.
What I wish was different
Management! Due to some days we are too busy to talk with patients, get to know them and do extra things for them like get their makeup on, make them feel a bit better for once. If its not a deadly emergency, we don't have the time to get it done. Patients complain about that we are so busy, sometimes we cant even get them off a bedpan in time/bathroom or get them ice. No time for us to eat or take breaks because we are reached our "Limit of Patient Care Techs" on the unit. Management needs to step it up and use our care techs, not abuse them!
Advice
You must have a real passion for this type of work. Don't be afraid to ask questions to the nurses or charge nurses, they know it better than you.
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Administrative Assistant Intern
August - November 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked the professional atmosphere at the workplace.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
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Rehabilitation Aide
May 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked having hands on experience with patients and being able to see physical and occupational therapists work together in an outpatient setting.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Volunteer
May - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked caring for geriatric patients, keeping them stimulated to avoid hospital induced dementia. It felt like fulfilling work.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to be more hands on with the treatment of patients.
Advice
Its easy to get an internship here if you need volunteer hours.
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Innovation Center Intern
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The team at the IC was professional, collaborative, and encouraging of personal professional growth. I was given many opportunities to hold my own responsibilities and contribute to large on-going department projects.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Corporate Finance Intern
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The exposure to senior level executives.
What I wish was different
More projects and work to do.
Advice
Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for more projects if you are at a standstill with work!
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Emergency Medical Technician
May 2016 • McKeesport, PA
What I liked
The diversity of the work. Some days you had your average medical calls for things like syncope (passing out), epistaxis (nosebleeds), cuts and bruises. Then there are days when you’ve got an overdose, or a stroke or you’re running through the park pushing patients on stretchers while people with chainsaws are running around scaring guests.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer associate
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Good office environment
Learning power shell
What I wish was different
Less downtime
Advice
Always look for new opportunities
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Student Nurse Intern
May - July 2018 • Allison Park, PA
What I liked
Being able to get hands on experience and work alongside a nurse following a regular nursing work schedule.
What I wish was different
Nothing! I only wish it had been longer than 10 weeks
Advice
Apply yourself and try to get the most out of every experience offered.
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Certified Nurse Aide
July 2018 • Cranberry Township, PA
What I liked
This job is great because it gives you an opportunity to get involved in the health field. It allows you to have a paid work experience and gain patient care hours. This job is also via UPMC, who has been a great employer.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Associate, Talent Acquisition
June - October 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The Summer Associate program allows you to get real hands-on experience working on a variety of projects in a dynamic environment. Your manager, mentor, and team are there every step of the way to make sure you succeed.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Student Behavioral Associate
February 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked being able to work with all different types of disorders and populations
What I wish was different
I wish the hours were more flexible
Advice
It’s really good experience and very eye opening, would recommend for a psychology major as it is very stressful and demanding
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Research Assistant
June 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
You're given a great deal of independence in your work and flexibility schedule-wise. Work can be different every day and almost always engaging.
What I wish was different
Wish there would have been more benefits - volunteers get free parking and meal passes but externs do not. Also wish that the specific responsibilities of the job were outlined more clearly beforehand. I would have liked to work with patients instead of sitting at a computer the whole time.
Advice
Keep your options open with regards to which lab you work in. Some labs offer benefits and different responsibilities (e.g., data entry vs patient interaction).
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Talent Acquisition Summer Associate
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I learned a lot about my major and what i want to do after graduation. I also got to make a lot of connections with upper level executives
What I wish was different
I wish that they had a rotational program so i could experience other HR areas
Advice
Go in open-minded and ask a lot of questions and ALSO dont be afraid to ask for more work
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Finance Clerk Intern
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I loved all of the learning and networking opportunities my internship had to offer.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been exposed to a little more projects while I was there.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to open up and leverage your coworkers experiences and knowledge while you are working with them.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2016 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Mentor is really hands-on, allowing me to have a very comprehensive learning experience
What I wish was different
Rangos is inconvenient to get to from campus, although the Children's Loop helps--- it doesn't run on weekends though, so beware
Advice
Expect to invest the time and effort to yield results
