Student Work Policy
During rotations the student will work on patient samples provided by the
instructors. The student's work schedule is routinely from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday. This schedule may be altered in order to accommodate
the rotation.
The student may be expected to perform services during rotations after
demonstrating proficiency, but students may not be substituted for regular
personnel. The student will always have direct supervision during each
rotation.Students may be employed outside regular educational hours, provided the work does not
interfere with regular academic responsibilities. Work is not compulsory as part
of the SBB program.
University Health System
Students can be part time employees of University Health System, if
positions are available. Therefore, the student would be subject to all rules
and regulations of the system. As a part time employee the student can receive
health insurance and vacation benefits. All new employees are considered to be
on a probationary status for the first 90 calendar days of employment. As an
employee, the work schedule will be completely separate from the student
schedule. An employee will be expected to clock-in and out as scheduled. NOTE:
All employment policies are listed in the University Health System Employee
Handbook. (Handbook available upon request)
Any student can apply for an open position by completing an employee application
from the University Health System, Personnel Department. It is the
responsibility of the student to monitor posted openings and initiate the
application process, if they so desire.
South Texas Blood & Tissue Center:
Students also may apply for part time positions at the South Texas Blood & Tissue
Center (STBTC), when positions are available. The student would be subject to
all rules and regulations of the STBTC. As a part time employee the student can
receive health insurance and vacation benefits. All new employees are considered
to be on a probationary status for the first 90 calendar days of employment. As
an employee, the work schedule will be completely separate from the student
schedule. An employee will be expected to clock-in and out as scheduled. NOTE:
All employment policies are listed in the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center
Employee Handbook (available upon request). Any student can apply for an open
position by completing an employee application. It is the responsibility of the
student to monitor posted openings and initiate the application process, if they
so desire.