ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
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Summary:The Summer Science Program at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, co-sponsored by the Department of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, is intended to provide outstanding sophomore-, junior- and senior-level college students with a deep and focused experience in a health-related research project under the guidance of active pediatric health-focused scientists. Research opportunities include laboratory-based experiences in basic and translational biology, clinical investigation, and community-based research projects. Student scholars will spend eight weeks during their summer primarily engaged in a mentored research project, with additional opportunities for touring hospital units and research facilities as well as shadowing physicians and researchers in rounds and clinics.The Summer Science Program hosts a lecture series for participants highlighting elements of biomedical research including research methodology, introductions to academic pediatrics, and sessions exploring post-graduate educational pathways such as graduate school, medical school and other post-baccalaureate training. Student scholars will present the findings of their research projects to other program participants, mentors, and the Arkansas Children’s research community at the conclusion of the program.
The Summer Science Program offers valuable experience for college students interested in pursuing post-graduate training in biomedical sciences through an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. program. A competitive stipend is offered to program participants. Limited housing is available, but the costs are not included in stipend support.
2027 Summer Science Program: June 7, 2027 – July 30, 2027
Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
Video Interviews request start the first week of January.
This role is 40 hours a week Monday-Friday and the pay is $15 an hour.Additional Information:
Responsible for performing clinical work under the supervision of qualified AC personnel.
Required Education:No education requirementsRecommended Education:High school diploma or GED or equivalentRequired Work Experience:Entry Level - Experience not Required.Recommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:Recommended Certifications:Description1. Performs procedures directly supervised by qualified/licensed/registered AC team members.
2.Performs and ensures safe, knowledgeable age-specific clinical work appropriate for the department as needed.
3.Completes documentation of patient records and Quality Control processes as needed.
4. Provides patient education and responds to patient and customer concerns as needed.
5. May transport patients to other departments.
6. May provide assistance with holding/positioning patients as needed.
7. May prepare and clean exam rooms.
8. Provides comfort measures as needed.
9. Utilizes appropriate diagnostic equipment and software as needed.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- No education required
- Entry-level; no prior work experience required
- Current flu vaccination
- Must not be a current user of medical marijuana
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
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What We Do
Arkansas Children's, Inc. is the only healthcare system in Arkansas solely dedicated to caring for children. The organization includes two hospitals, a research institute, and a non-profit foundation. It provides specialized pediatric care, including a Level 1 Trauma Center and neonatal intensive care, with a mission to champion children by making them better today and healthier tomorrow through comprehensive medical services and outreach programs.
