Loved the opportunity and broadened my reach to new and returning students. I felt helpful to both the University and students.
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
Be organized to keep track of contacts.
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Certified Medical Assistant
May 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
The hours
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
It is tiring
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CNA
June - September 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I really enjoyed the work environment. I had many new learning experiences and had a great team.
What I wish was different
I wish my hours could have been more flexible so I could have kept this job during the school year because I loved working there.
Advice
Always be prepared to work hard and if you do happen to have a slower day help out your other co-workers.
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Health Unit Coordinator
March 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I loved being a part of a team that strived to help their patients feel better and help them to heal. The people are of the highest quality.
What I wish was different
The shifts are too spread apart.
Advice
If this position is open take it!!!!!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2016 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Working closely with my PI. He was a wonderful mentor.
What I wish was different
Increased pay. More opportunities for funding, independent projects, and publishing.
Advice
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IT Support Specialist
April 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I liked being able to be taught while using that which I was learning. It was stressful at first, but nice to start doing technical things early on.
What I wish was different
Since I joined during the pandemic, it has been difficult to meet the entire team at my job. Working with them is not as personal since I have only met some of them once or twice. There are only a few who I have never met.
Advice
Just because there are still weird situations with Corona, it doesn't mean that internships are unavailable. I got mine in one of the worst times, for example. You never know until you apply.
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Registered Nurse
January 2016 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Everything, wonderful place to work
What I wish was different
Advice
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RN
January 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
great pay and benefits, many opportunities
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
if you're a new nurse, start in a general medicine field before specializing.
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Graduate Research Assistant
July 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
The collaborative atmosphere, wonderful principal investigator
What I wish was different
If I had started in the lab at an earlier stage of my education, that would have been nice.
Advice
This opportunity came from reaching out directly to the PI via email. Amazing experiences await those who are willing to be outgoing and reach out!
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Database analyst
January 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I really liked the flexibility of what I’m working on. I have almost full power to do tasks the way I want to do them, just as long as they are accomplished.
What I wish was different
Being on a small team means that there are less people to bounce ideas off and get help.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to learn as much as you can.
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CNA
November 2016 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I enjoy the ability to continually have opportunities to learn more in the field of medicine. I work with transplant patients and this has created a lot of learning opportunity for me in understanding the functions of the kidneys and liver. This has also allowed me to see the process of recovery that the patient undergoes after a major surgery and allows me the opportunity to aid in that recovery.
What I wish was different
The beginning work schedule is hard with rotating days and nights while attending school. This can definitely get better as you gain more experience and more seniority.
Advice
Taking a job such as a CNA is definitely important if you are looking into going into nursing or any where in the medical field. This experience will not only help you choose what career you want to go in but it can help you be sure you like that field before putting in the time and money in school.
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Certified Medical Assistant
May - July 2019 • West Valley City, UT
What I liked
This was a wonderful experience because I could improve myself in different aspects
What I wish was different
I think that the experience that I gained there, I would not change nothing.
Advice
Be ready to learn and be open to share your experience and tech other people
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LTM technician
July 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Working in a hospital and interacting with patients.
What I wish was different
Higher wage.
Advice
Spend extra time getting to know the physicians.
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Medical Research Assistant
October 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Getting to work with a mentor in the field of medicine that I wish to pursue has been incredibly valuable. I have been able to practice and gain skills that I will be using in my later schooling and training... but I'm ahead of the game :)
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nutrition Technician
May 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Love the fast paced environment and patient interaction
What I wish was different
Certain tasks like dish room
Advice
Be prepared to be on your feet all day
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Medical Student Intern
June - July 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Experiencing healthcare at an institution outside of Creighton
What I wish was different
More time at the University hospital and in procedures
Advice
Bring a notebook to take good notes and know your anatomy
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Endoscopy technician
July 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
The experience of learning how health care works
What I wish was different
I work too many hours
Advice
Negotiate hours worked
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Biology Research Intern
May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I liked meeting other Native students that shared a common interest in health.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would share that expect the unexpected. You may get a mentor that is super busy and you will have to work independently or you may work with your mentor closely. Be mentally prepared for nothing or something.
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Finance and Data Analytics Intern
May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Great opportunity to learn and grow in this capacity. My preceptor was great and patiently taught me.
What I wish was different
I don't think I would change anything. Great environment and culture at the University of Utah Health.
Advice
You'll be surprised about the amount of hard skills you'll be able to pick up. I was able to become extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel, I learned how to use Tableau and BOE. By the end of the internship I was pulling queries from the hospital data warehouse, cleaning them up in Excel, and creating meaningful reports and dashboards in Tableau that can give meaningful insights and improve decision making.
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HCA
November 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I love that this gives me hands on nursing experience.
What I wish was different
Even though I love the unit I am working on...I wish it could be on a different unit honestly...Just for more experience
Advice
If you get the chance to work under the UofU hospital I recommend you take it no matter what!!
