The Information Technology (IT) Student Intern works closely with our IT team to gain hands on experience in the field of Information Technology. This internship offers a unique opportunity to be immersed into the fun and fast paced environment of healthcare IT. The IT Student Intern will work with VCU Health System’s dedicated IT team, learning about cutting-edge technologies and how IT partners with clinical and business departments to deliver safe, high-quality care and remarkable patient and team member experiences. Guided by experience leadership teams, the IT Student Intern will contribute to real-world projects that impact our organization, our patients, and the community in Richmond, VA.

Essential Job Statements

• Develop and apply technical knowledge to support department and organizational initiatives 

• Identify complex problems, research related information, design and evaluate options, implement solutions 

• Ensure effective planning, communication, and coordination with key stakeholders 

• Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion strategy, programs, and initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.   

• Demonstrate personal ownership and accountability for safety across the area of responsibility by role modeling daily key concepts of a high reliability organization as personal work habits. 

• Performs other duties as assigned and/or participating in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and the team.  Accepting alternate responsibilities as required. 

Patient Population 

Not applicable to this position. 

Employment Qualifications 

Required Education: 

Current student in a post-secondary Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering program at a local, accredited school 

Preferred Education: 

Licensure/Certification Required: 

Licensure/Certification Preferred: 

Minimum Qualifications 

Years and Type of Required Experience 

At least one previous internship or prior relative work experience 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

Ability to work part-time in Richmond, VA 

Strong organizational and communication skills 

Ability to work in a fast-paced, potentially high-pressure environment 

Self-learner, independent and excellent problem-solving skills 

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams) 

Cultural Responsiveness 

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 

Working Conditions 

General office environment.   

Physical Requirements   

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing  

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards    

Physical Requirements: Repetitive arm/hand movements

Hazards:

Mental/Sensory – Emotional     

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking 

Emotional: Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change 

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