Allied Health Program
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd
At CHRISTUS Good Shepherd, we are creating the health care leaders of tomorrow, right here at home.
Our Mission
It is our goal to build the capability of health professionals from entry-level to leadership positions. As part of the program, we work with a variety of school districts and academic programs to further enhance their opportunities for community and business partnerships as well as assisting these programs in the further development of their goals.
Our Vision
The goal of the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Allied Health Program is to develop a solid program that creates dedicated pathways and funnels for the recruitment and retention of talent for CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System.
Student Learning Opportunities
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd is excited to have students come and explore the many different options waiting for them in health care. We provide students with the experience of a lifetime, whether that be behind the scenes in education, administration, laboratory, or in the trenches with the nursing staff and other health care providers. It is our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by reaching students in our community. CHRISTUS Good Shepherd is offering students the chance to discover their interests and prepare them for the future.
Job Shadow is for individuals that have a general interest in health care and would like to observe a professional in the field they are interested in. No school affiliation/contract needed. Student can job shadow up to 16 hours per setting. This experience is observation only, no hands-on experience.
Requirements to participate:
- Immunization record (proof of vaccination or titers)
- MMR
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B
- Tdap (for pertussis)
- Negative TB skin test (within 1 year) or CXR
- Flu vaccine (October - March)
- Completed application
- Completed CHRISTUS Good Shepherd online orientation with signed completion of orientation certificate and signed documents
- Safety/liability/confidentiality/conduct agreement (signed by parent if under 18)
- Parking registration
- Submit a Photo ID - e.g. copy of driver's license, passport, student ID with photo
- Background check for anyone 18 years of age or older
Clinical Observation is for individuals or groups who need more than 16 hours of observation time for a specific program. This experience is observation only, no hands-on experience.
Requirements to participate:
- Immunization record (proof of vaccination or titers)
- MMR
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B
- Tdap (for pertussis)
- Negative TB skin test (within 1 year) or CXR
- Flu vaccine (October - March)
- Current affiliation/contract with school
- Course requirements and/or syllabus
- Completed application
- Clinical compliance letter from school
- Completed CHRISTUS Good Shepherd online orientation with signed completion of orientation certificate and signed documents
- Safety/liability/confidentiality/conduct agreement (signed by parent if under 18)
- Parking registration
- Submit a Photo ID - e.g. copy of driver's license, passport, student ID with photo
- Background check for anyone 18 years of age or older
Clinical Rotation is for school programs requiring hands-on experience. Independent school district or higher education affiliation/contract required. This is a hands-on clinical experience.
Requirements to participate:
- Immunization record (proof of vaccination or titers)
- MMR
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B
- Tdap (for pertussis)
- Negative TB skin test (within 1 year) or CXR
- Flu vaccine (October - March)
- Current affiliation/contract with school
- Clinical compliance letter from school
- Completed CHRISTUS Good Shepherd online orientation with signed completion of orientation certificate and signed documents
- Safety/liability/confidentiality/conduct agreement (signed by parent if under 18)
- Parking registration
- Submit a Photo ID - e.g. copy of driver's license, passport, student ID with photo
- Background check for anyone 18 years of age or older
Allied Health career opportunities at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd include (but not limited to):
- Athletic Training
- Audiology
- Certified Surgical Technician
- Clinical Lab Scientist / Medical Lab Technician
- Computed Tomography Technologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Echocardiogram Technician
- EKG Technician
- Emergency Medical Services (EMT)
- Health Administration and Leadership
- Health Information Management
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Radiology Technologist / Multi-Skilled Radiology Technologist
- Respiratory Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Ultrasound Technologist
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For more information, email cgsalliedhealth@christushealth.org or call 903-315-4158.