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Student Trainee (Medical/Health)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 53 days ago
On-site Indianapolis, IN $37K – $48K Apply by May 28, 2026 Medical And Health Student Trainee ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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The Pathways Internship Program allows students to join VA in career positions that emphasize long-term training and development. The incumbent serves as a Student Trainee in the Send Outs/Processing department in the clinical laboratory of the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center.
What You'll Do
- →This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program.
- →The program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school.
- →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/.
- →Work Schedule: Negotiable, Minimum of 4 hours per week
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job You must be at least 16 years old (by closing date of this vacancy announcement) 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-required males (over 18) born after 12/31/59 Must be accepted for/currently enrolled in a qualified educational institution Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript (official or unofficial) must be submitted with your application.
- ✓Screenshots of your classes or a copy of your diploma are not acceptable substitutes for transcripts and will not be used for qualifying.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 64725c8c-474a-444e-aa8e-33c4a52ad7b1
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