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Past Highlights  

  • The Job Shadowing program began in March of 2003
  • Since March 2005 the Council has facilitated over 600 Job Shadows
  • A Workforce Center representative can visit local high schools to facilitate student job shadows

     

 Job Shadowing

     *EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:  Due to circumstances surrounding H1N1 and concurrent with hospital visitor restrictions, the Job Shadowing program has been temporarily suspended.  The program is slated for restart on March 15, 2010.  Please check the GCHC web site for
H1N1 information and updates.  Feel free to contact Sharon Trainer, strainer@gchc.org, for additional information.

                                                                            

                                                                      BROWN COUNTY, OH, students JOB SHADOW 

Are you a high school student or an adult interested in a health care career but you want more information? The Health Council's collaborative job shadowing program is the ideal way for potential health care professionals to get a behind-the-scenes look at the daily responsibilities of their career choice!

Job Shadowing is an experience offered to students or adults who have a definite interest in a career in the health care industry. It allows the student the opportunity to explore his/her interest in a working environment. Participants must be at least 16 years of age to participate.

During the job shadowing experience, the shadower is paired with a health care professional (Nurse, Radiology Technician, Pharmacist, Respiratory Therapist, Laboratory Technician, etc.). The student is assigned to observe the professional as they continue to do their job. This experience typically will last 3 to 4 hours. 

Job Shadowing will provide the participant:

  • A realistic experience in the work day of his/her career choice
  • An opportunity to expand his/her knowledge about his/her field of interest
  • Exploration of the many career options in the health care field.

To job shadow, participants will need the following:

  • A current immunization record which includes MMR; if records are not available, you must have an MMR or the titer drawn.
  • A current two-step TB test within the last 12 months for all hospitals except St. Elizabeth which requires a one-step only.  A two-step TB test is actually 2 TB tests and 2 results.  If you have had a one-step in the past 12 months, only one more TB test is required.
  • A completed emergency medical authorization and consent form (minors).
  • Attendance at a GCHC orientation program only after all forms are completed and received by the Health Council.
    • Orientations are offered monthly (one in KY and one in OH each month). The Kentucky location is the Florence One Stop and the Ohio location is the Greater Cincinnati Health Council office in Norwood. Orientation dates are assigned after all materials are sent to the GCHC. The class lasts for approximately one hour.

**Once you have completed all forms and requirements for the program, mail or fax (513.531.0278) the forms and your records to the Health Council; you will then be called to schedule an orientation class. 

Participating Health Systems include: 

Dearborn County Hospital (Indiana) 

The Christ Hospital

The Health Alliance

Mercy Health Partners

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

TriHealth


For additional questions about the program, please contact GCHC Workforce Center: 
                       Sharon Trainer at 513-878-2856 or strainer@gchc.org.