Shadowing Opportunities at Valley View Hospital

Valley View Hospital delivers world-class care led by an exceptional team of specialized providers, nurses, staff and volunteers that consistently achieve positive patient outcomes. Our integrated network of physician practices, specialty centers and hospital provide multi-disciplinary care across the health spectrum. Valley View’s comprehensive health care centers in Eagle, Silt and Willits also make it easy for patients to get the care they need close to home.

Our mission at Valley View locations is caring for you and your family, one patient at a time. We are dedicated to focusing on the health of our neighbors. That means we believe in respect, accountability, trust, and teamwork, and that those ideals together create excellence in a healthy, healing environment.

At Valley View, we know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are excited to introduce high students and community members to our amazing team.

Shadowing Opportunities:

Valley View offers job shadow opportunities to those who complete the requirements and speak with a Human Recourse representative prior to scheduling a shadow opportunity. Number of hours depend on department availability.

Requirements:

• Complete the paperwork that you receive after applying and return to Human Resources at Valley View. 
• Complete a TB test with public health (phone number (970) 945-6614.)
• Email a copy of TB test results and a current flu shoot record to Valley View at shadowing@vvh.org
• Send a copy of driver’s license
• Check in with Human Resources at Valley View the day prior to shadowing to pick up ID badge.

ON THE DAY OF YOUR JOB SHADOW

• Dress professionally and in accordance with the dress code shared by your host.
• Bring a notepad and pen so you can jot down names, notes and questions.
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early.
• Keep your cell phone muted so that you can give your undivided attention to what you are learning.
• Be prepared to sign HIPAA agreement forms requested by Valley, and then keep the details of what you hear, see and learn confidential.
• Treat this opportunity as the privilege it is by giving everyone you meet your full attention, smiling, introducing yourself, offering firm handshakes, making eye contact, and asking thoughtful questions.

About Us
Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.