General Summary

Under frequent supervision, the student extern will be trained and work in one or more entry level positions within the hospital including but not limited to Nutrition Services, Transport, Radiology Transport and Environmental Services and Patient Admissions.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Extern Program Manager and the Manager or Director of the area to which they are assigned.

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

The student extern must be a High School Senior or a Junior in their second semester and must be able to read and write. Must be able to follow specific instructions, methods and procedures with limited guidance from supervision. Acute hearing required to assimilate oral communication from supervisor, patients, physicians, family members, or other staff members. Requires ability to hear transport requests transmitted through communication devices. Good verbal communication skills necessary. Some positions require current CPR certification which will be provided as part of the onboarding process if necessary.