The Job Shadow Program at SSM Health Care – St. Louis will provide experiential learning opportunities designed to help individuals learn about health career options as well as the skills that different occupations require.
The program will offer a four-hour, once-a-month education and shadowing experience to individuals interested in learning about a specific area in health care. Program participants will have the opportunity to experience the workplace setting as well as the duties performed by the health care worker they are shadowing; however, they will not be permitted to take part in hands-on patient care.
Program Goals
The goals of the job shadowing program at SSM will be to assist students to accomplish the following:
- Observe the daily routines of health care workers
- Begin to identify career interests in health care
- Gain awareness of the academic, technical and service standards required in health care professions
Who is eligible to participate?
- High school students age 16 and above (parent or guardian signature required for all applicants 18 years of age and under)
- College students
- Individuals exploring a second career
Program Requirements
- Completion of application
- Signed confidentiality agreement
- Signed consent form for minors
- Completion of a health screening questionnaire
- Required immunizations
- Fire and safety information
Job Shadow Participant Dress Code
Participants will be required to wear a job shadow badge for identification.
As part of the Job Shadow Program, appearance is important. Clothing should be neat, tidy and clean.
- No jeans
- No tank tops or bare midriffs
- No baggy clothes
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- No clothes that drag the floor
- No exposed undergarments
- No scrubs
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Participants to wear comfortable closed-toe shoes; clean gym shoes are acceptable.
Socks or stockings must be worn.
- No sandals
- No flip flops
- No dangling jewelry
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- All body piercings and tattoos must be covered
- Long hair to be secured by a ponytail or barette
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Rules of Conduct for Job Shadowing Students
Students will be expected to behave in a courteous and respectful manner.
If at any time during the shadow experience they are not acting in a courteous manner, they may be asked to leave.
Additionally, if students have concerns about the conduct of any SSM staff during their experience, they are to contact the Job Shadow Coordinator to express their concerns.
Cell phone/pager usage will be prohibited during shadow experience. Students will be advised to not bring large amounts of cash and/or personal items with them. SSM will not be liable for any theft or damage to personal property while on campus.
Application Process
Please read this section carefully. Students will need to register by phone and bring the appropriate forms with them on the day of the program. The application process will consist of three steps:
1. Call 314-989-6800 to register for the Job Shadow Program and complete the forms below.
2. Job Shadow Coordinator will review for completion and confirm placement with Job Shadower and department.
3. Student will complete and bring the following forms the day of shadowing:
NOTE: If the following forms are not completed and brought on the day of shadowing, the student will not be allowed to participate in the program.
Participating Departments
The following list of positions/services are recommended for shadowing experiences based on current and anticipated recruitment needs. Students may choose up to three shadowing experiences per calendar year.
- Audiology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Health Information Services
- Laboratory
- Nursing
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- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Speech Pathology
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