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Student Trainee (Medical & Health)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-siteBirmingham, AL$37K – $48KApply by Jun 1, 2026Medical And Health Student TraineeESFJINFJISFJISTJHealthcare
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The position is under the Pathway Program as a student developmental position located in Diagnostic Medicine. Diagnostic Medicine provides diagnostic testing and professional consultation to BVAMC's Medical, Surgical, Open Heart, Neurology, Blind Rehabilitation, Primary Care Clinics, Community Based Outpatient Clinics, Community Services Program, and Research Programs. Results are utilized by physicians in conjunction with a pertinent clinical history and physical examination.
What You'll Do
- →The Internship provides managers a ready source of student employees and potential permanent employees upon completion of the program requirements.
- →It also provides the student with work experience directly related to the curriculum studies or career goals while offering eligibility for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment upon completion.
- →For more information on Internship opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://www.va.gov/EMPLOYEE/pathways-internship-program/.
- →The Pathways Internship Program allows students to join VA in career positions that emphasize long-term training and development.
- →In a developmental capacity student intern will be performing routine diagnostic radiographic procedures and operate radiographic equipment.
- →Duties also include assisting in performing examination of patients, examination can include administering contrast media orally, by enema and intravenously.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 04c17a4d-8ebb-4ae2-88f9-73fd44218d0f
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