UPMC Somerset and local schools partner to offer career exploration event
SOMERSET ― UPMC Somerset welcomed 60 students from the Somerset Area and Rockwood Area school districts and the Somerset County Technology Center on Wednesday to learn about the numerous career opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical, that are available in health care.
“When many people think of working in a hospital, they immediately think of providing direct patient care,” said David Bertoty, chief nursing officer and vice president, Patient Care Services, UPMC Somerset. “The fact is providing high-quality health care is dependent on many different job roles – from environmental service associates and electricians to informational technology experts, providing patient care would not be possible without our entire team.”
Students had the opportunity to listen to representatives from many departments at the hospital to gain a better understanding of education requirements, expected salary and opportunities for advancement within each job role. They also received a tour of the hospital and were able to see the work of some departments firsthand.
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Students also visited the Somerset County Technology Center, where they received Hand-Only CPR and Stop the Bleed training and had the opportunity to meet with representatives from different colleges.
“The future of health care is dependent on developing the next generation of health care workers,” said Andy Rush, president, UPMC Somerset. “There are many opportunities in health care for great jobs with life-sustaining wages that don’t require an advanced education or direct patient care. We are proud that people can find that right here in Somerset.”
This event was the first of its kind at UPMC Somerset post-COVID-19 pandemic. There are plans to continue to offer the event to other local school districts.
This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Somerset County school students tour UPMC Somerset for event
