Compliance Safety - Graduate Intern

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Graduate Internship is to provide an intern with relevant field experiences in their chosen field of study. One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility. The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern.

General Items of Focus for Internship:

• Review regulatory/accrediting requirements
• Perform Job Hazard Assessments
• Review safety documentation and data
• Conduct workplace discussions/interviews with supervisors, staff, and other stakeholders
• Perform gap assessments
• Evaluate data, metrics, and identify trending
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Create processes/plans/reports to address/implement improvements
• Develop resources for supervisors and staff
• Provide communications
• Utilize project management tools

Two intern roles are available which will each focus on different programs within the Compliance Management Team. One intern will support the existing Confined Space Program or other appropriate compliance programs (such as Lockout Tagout), and one will assist the Employee Injury Program with a focus on ergonomic solutions.

The Confined Space Program Intern will receive oversight and mentoring from the Confined Space Program Manager and will focus on the facilities operation and utilities section of the business. Duties may include Confined Space (CS) Assessment Review, Confined Space (ID) Verification, Entry permit evaluation, Tally permit data, tally hazard assessment data, along with other duties assigned.

The Employee Injury Program Intern will receive oversight and mentoring from the compliance manager and other program stakeholders. The intern will focus on the Environmental Services (EVS) section of the business. Duties may include collecting and analyzing EVS incident report data, performing job safety analysis of various activities, identifying areas of opportunity and available resources, promoting awareness of safe job practices to minimize injury risk, and other duties as assigned.

This position is a combination of remote and onsite support work. Individual must live within driving distance to the Mayo Clinic Rochester campus.

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps

Qualifications

The incumbent must be enrolled in a masters or PhD graduate degree program from a college or university majoring in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Risk Control and Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or similar fields. 

Typically, this internship would occur after the student has taken most of the courses required by the graduate degree program. Where applicable - the degree program must require an internship as a graduation requirement (or offer as a credit option). Must have authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee).

Resume and a copy of your most recent Transcript are required for application consideration.

Exemption Status
Nonexempt

Compensation Detail
This position has a predetermined rate of $20.50 per hour.

Benefits Eligible
No

Schedule
Full Time

Hours/Pay Period
80

Schedule Details
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Schedule may vary depending on department needs.

Weekend Schedule
Weekends not anticipated but schedule may vary depending on department needs.

International Assignment
No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter
Elizabeth Burke