Very friendly work environment. Good flexible bosses, learned a lot.
What I wish was different
Wished I could do more sometimes.
Advice
Make sure you ask questions!
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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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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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Hospitality Associate
June 2016 • Wellsboro, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be reliable
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Information services division summer associate
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Mentorship
Exposure to executives
What I wish was different
Advice
Take every opportunity that is presented to you
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Pathology Intern
June - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
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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Summer associate
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I had a manager who took the time to not only mentor but also become my friend.
What I wish was different
I wish they would have helped more with housing and relocation.
Advice
It is amazing and if you have the opportunity to be a part of this company you should take it.
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Student Nurse Intern
May - August 2018 • McKeesport, PA
What I liked
Direct hands on experience with a nurse, working 12 hour shifts.
What I wish was different
Being able to shadow at different hospitals.
Advice
Keep a little notebook and jot down notes throughout the internship with material you learned.
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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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Nursing Assistant
June 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Working in the healthcare field
What I wish was different
Better hours
Advice
You need to start somewhere. It’s okay if you don’t have any experience going in, you will learn through doing.
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Research
January 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
It was a very laidback atmosphere, where I had my own hours.
What I wish was different
More of an opportunity for socialization.
Advice
Keep up with your work so you don't fall behind or get overwhelmed.
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Administrative Assistant Intern
June - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Everything
What I wish was different
Advice
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Dental assistant
March 2014 - July 2016 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Great doctors and great experiences in all different aspects of dentistry
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
It’s a great experience if you seek out the opportunities
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International Marketing Summer Associate
June - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked the work that I did and the team I was assigned to. I was given meaningful tasks that challenged me. My team was always there to answer questions and offer advice. I also really enjoyed interacting with the other marketing summer associates.
What I wish was different
I really have nothing bad to say about this internship! It was great.
Advice
I would say to ask questions when you don't know what is happening. Find a mentor and an appropriate time to ask about company processes, acronyms, and whatever else you are not sure of.
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Certified Nursing Assistant
May 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I loved getting hands- on patient care experience in a clinical setting and finally getting a real first experience in health care, which is what I will be pursuing as a career. The certification process was also made very easy by UPMC. They offer paid training through classroom and clinical experience, pay for the certification exam, and then immediately offer you a job at your selected skilled nursing home/ rehabilitation center.
What I wish was different
I wish I had started this job last summer.
Advice
It is a tough job that involves a lot of hard work physically and mentally, so you have to be a very committed individual who truly has a passion for helping people in a health care setting. Its a really great experience for anyone who is looking to pursue a job in health care, especially for those who need to obtain a ton of patient care hours before applying to their graduate programs.
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Lab assistant
January 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Learning to work in a lab enviornment
What I wish was different
Chce for upward mobility/learning new skills/getting more involved in the analysis of the research
Advice
Keep in contact with the PIs - they help you learn a lot more
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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
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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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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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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).
