Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Interns are provided with the opportunity to complete significant and challenging IT work that allows them to gain real-world experience at the West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest employer. This position will be assigned to assist Enterprise IT teams with Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence & Reporting, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Health Information Management, Applications, Informatics and Training support within Electronic Medical Records and Enterprise Resource Management software for Human Resources, Supply Chain Management and Finance. Interns will gain valuable experience and participate in networking opportunities including: Performing real IT work with an assigned mentor or manager Developing a community service project Attending social events with IT senior leadersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Must be an undergraduate at the time of the internship and have completed, at minimum, one sophomore semester.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. Adheres to the established policies of the WVUHS as well as the policies of the entity or entities where the IT team member is assigned to work and/or employed. Assisting with user support requests. Assisting with computer, hardware, and software setup. Assisting with resolving problems with software products and systems. Designing, running, and monitoring software tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging. Understanding and assisting with software and hardware inventory management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift. Intern must be able to respond quickly to visual and audible alarms generated by the systems that automatically monitor network devices. Ability to sit for extended periods of timeWORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. Ability to work independently or cooperatively as a team member. Ability to adapt to various workloads and assignments. Ability to work with multi-disciplinary groups and facilitates meetings. Must have reading and comprehension ability. Must be able to type. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks. Must have independent decision-making ability. Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment must be flexible. Must have awareness of the PC hardware components, desktop operating system software, systems analysts methodologies for application software support. Must have awareness of the IT Industry's current and emerging technology trends and direction, as well as a keen interest in computer-based information systems and technology with interest for Healthcare IT.Must possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems. Should have the ability to research and understand technical documentation, and an understanding of how to apply various technical resources. Able to interact effectively with management, staff and other WVUMedicine personnel, and work independently, and/or as part of a team.
Additional Job Description:
The WVU Medicine Information Technology Internship is a 13-week, paid internship for undergraduate junior and senior students who provide technical support to various divisions within WVU Medicine Information Technology. The IT internship is available from mid-May to early August and is primarily based out of Morgantown, West Virginia, with remote positions also available. Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: SYSTEM West Virginia University Health SystemCost Center:586 SYSTEM IT Admin
Address: 315 Point Marion Road
MorgantownWest Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
